Daniil Medvedev finds mention in Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' address, PM lauds tennis ace's maturity
Medvedev apologised to the crowd for his bad behaviour earlier in the tournament.
By Maleeva Rebello, ET Bureau |
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Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev was praised by Indian PM Narendra Modi for his simplicity in last weekend's segment of his show.
The US Open was a low to high flight experience for runner up Daniil Medvedev. The Russian tennis player found a mention in Prime Minster of India, Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' address a few days ago. Modi felt the speech after his loss showed maturity as well simplicity on the part of the World No 4.
Here is what the 23-year-old said in his speech, "I want to congratulate Rafa, 19th Grand Slam title is something unbelievable, outrageous." He went on to congratulate the Spaniard's team and the work they are doing. And even admitted it is tough to play Rafael Nadal.
"They were saying No1, No2, No19. I was wondering if I win, what will they show?" he said which had the crowd laughing. Medvedev went on to laud Nadal for inspiring young kids to play the sport and his contribution to tennis.
Sharing how he turned the game in the third set, the Russian said, "In my mind, I was okay. What do I say in the speech? It is going to be soon in 20 minutes. Losing in three sets in the first final. Trying to give a fight, but not really. I was like okay. Anyways I have to fight for every ball and see how it goes. It went far, but unfortunately did not go my way."
Medvedev went on to apologised to the crowd for his bad behaviour earlier in the tournament where he had shown them the middle finger. "It was because of your energy guys that I was here in the final," he said which again got a huge cheer from the crowd.
He went on to share what was happening in his mind. "In the third set when I was thinking which speech to give? You guys were pushing me to prolong this match because you want to see more tennis. Because of you guys, I was fighting like hell," he said.
Talking about the booing incident and his behaviour that earned a hefty fine, Medvedev said, "You guys see that I can also change because I am a human being. I make mistakes. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart."
Lastly he thanked his team for their help as well as his fans for the energy. He thanked his parents and even acknowledged that he may have forgotten someone which he said always tends to happen.
The US Open was a low to high flight experience for runner up Daniil Medvedev. The Russian tennis player found a mention in Prime Minster of India, Narendra Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' address a few days ago. Modi felt the speech after his loss showed maturity as well simplicity on the part of the World No 4.
Here is what the 23-year-old said in his speech, "I want to congratulate Rafa, 19th Grand Slam title is something unbelievable, outrageous." He went on to congratulate the Spaniard's team and the work they are doing. And even admitted it is tough to play Rafael Nadal.
"They were saying No1, No2, No19. I was wondering if I win, what will they show?" he said which had the crowd laughing. Medvedev went on to laud Nadal for inspiring young kids to play the sport and his contribution to tennis.
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Sharing how he turned the game in the third set, the Russian said, "In my mind, I was okay. What do I say in the speech? It is going to be soon in 20 minutes. Losing in three sets in the first final. Trying to give a fight, but not really. I was like okay. Anyways I have to fight for every ball and see how it goes. It went far, but unfortunately did not go my way."
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Medvedev went on to apologised to the crowd for his bad behaviour earlier in the tournament where he had shown them the middle finger. "It was because of your energy guys that I was here in the final," he said which again got a huge cheer from the crowd.
He went on to share what was happening in his mind. "In the third set when I was thinking which speech to give? You guys were pushing me to prolong this match because you want to see more tennis. Because of you guys, I was fighting like hell," he said.
Talking about the booing incident and his behaviour that earned a hefty fine, Medvedev said, "You guys see that I can also change because I am a human being. I make mistakes. Thank you once again from the bottom of my heart."
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Lastly he thanked his team for their help as well as his fans for the energy. He thanked his parents and even acknowledged that he may have forgotten someone which he said always tends to happen.
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