Medvedev looks scary good. I don’t think anyone can beat him other than Nadal and Of course even Nadal would be underdog. But Nadal plays so many slices which throw Medvedev off his game and he has a powerful forehand that can do some damage. But God damn it, Danill looks like a 2011 Djokovic. Returns everything, Moves like a Cheetah and his shots have so much depth.
Well I mean…you ain’t completely wrong but like, we got Zverev, maybe Tsitsipas, and potentially one of the underdogs who have been playing well lately like Monfils or Shapovalov
@@FrancoJ-c7p That's a really bold statement to say one of the GOATs stands zero chance against them. Go on keep underestimating Rafa and see what happens.
@@deputyc1895 i wish i could explain to you folks how very little chance zverev has of winning this slam over youtube, but i guess you'll just have to wait and see it for yourselves ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Those crosscourt backhands aren’t laser like. They were actually pretty average paced and stiff. Kyrios has horrible footwork and preparation on his backhand and pretty much bunts it back. It’s Roddick’s stiff backhand with worse footwork. Medvedev can hit it huge but wasn’t really hitting it as big as usual this match.
That's called strong mental consistency and Medvedev is an expert in that. I think the Australian tennis public is clamoring for an excellent player in this beautiful sport. And I think they still believe in Kyrgios and his game, but he was already very clear that his favorite sport has been, is and will be basketball, Well, notice the shirts he uses in each game and tournament, it's evident. It's a shame, because he sees that he is very talented, but it's something that he plays for pleasure and to earn money, but not for passion, if he had the latter, it would be another story. IMHO! 💪🏻🎾
@@guntodd it’s flashy but not showboaty. A showboater doesn’t have the ability to just hit a laser line shot right on the side line or anticipate and react to a passing shot like medvedev did.
@@InviteTheLightReadings They play to win, that's it. I totally agree with you though, because this doesn't mean tennis is getting any interesting, entertaining or attractive. It IS getting sad.
Medvedev is a “character” himself but also knows how to play very well which I respect! Kyrgios still has the talent, hope he puts forth more effort and dedication throughout the year not just for the Australian open or Wimbledon!
He is not playing with passion or concern. If he was, he would get into shape (drop about 15 to 20 lbs) & he could actually go far into the 2nd week of grand slams. He would rather just be a lifetime average player who gets headlines for his antics, on & off the court, than actually putting in the work that it takes to be a top 10 player like he could be. I mean seriously, he has that kind of talent. Oh well, another wasted career.
@@kevinmotley8029 Hey if it were that easy being #1, why don’t you do it? You’d have to be less critical on players like Kyrgios. Sure he has tremendous talent and can be easily anywhere in the top 10, but he’s doing it in his own way. Hate him or love him, he’s gotten a big chunk of success with fans, sponsors, etc with not even being top10. A lot of players in the tour are talented, but it’s like you guys said, he needs to find a way to get up there. Some people can’t take the grind mentally or physically which results in bad performance. And Nick is a bigger guy than most so the toll it takes on his body to play at a high level must be brutal.
@@moonballpusher6560 Kyrgios can definitely hit nicer shots, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's more talented. We don't really know how much they work and we don't know if Nick would be more successful if he would work as much as Medvedev.
The Russian Bear (Medvedev) playing very smart with cool head. Did not fall to any type of provocation from the opponent. I respect Medvedev as a player , real Man, Husband and Father. Respect to Russian players ! (from USA)
Watching this game live was much closer than the highlights show. Great to see Nick play with determination. Best of luck Daniel for the remainder of AO.
Proud of Kyrgios & Meddy for putting on such a performance & show. This is easily grand slam final worthy tennis. Kyrgios once again showing he can easily be anywhere in the top 10. Great match & hope to see more of him on tour!
So frustrating watching Nick, because we all want him at this level every time. As you said he played like a true top 10-20 player in this match. If he works on his fitness just a bit more, that will help him a ton.
@@weepjng agreed. Not every body makes it though. How often than not can we say that about every other top player during Federer’s reign? =P. Although one thing I’d like to say is that the players, racquets, and strings have all improved to where almost every player is a threat.
I wouldn't say its grand slam final worthy at all. But definitely some 2nd week slam tennis for sure, kyrgios just had way too many slipups for it to be that high quality of a match, but was one of my favorite of the season
Kyrgios does something, the audience: "WOOOOOO! AMAZING! WHAT A LEGEND!" Medvedev score a point with his eyes closed and on a single leg, the audience: ".... Yes, good. Clap,clap"
I'm here to annoy all of you fascists that support nazi regimes regregating people in camps for the unvaxed with no scientific reason to back it up. You want to watch tennis in peace? To bad my dear coward. I'm here to annoy you. Leave people alone with the passport mandates!!!!
@@afonsocruz6046 sure buddy. Nazis like you:"vaccines are super safe, already took the 4th booster". Meanwhile real science: Finland, iceland, japan, sweden, france, denmark stopped Modernas vax for people bellow 30 due to myocarditis risks
Kyrgios is so entertaining. Watching Tennis the last 30 years, there are players that dont necessarily win the grand slams but that are so entertaining in their prime. Kyrgios, Jo-Wilferd Songa amongst those guys
You left Monfils off your list, he has game and his entertainment value is unsurpassed plus he doesn't have the crazy baggage that Kyrgios hauls around!
Kyrgios and Berrettini remind me of each other. Great serves, great forehands, fun to watch when they are doing their thing. Also, both seem to lack the most difficult champion quality: mental toughness.
Things I learned watching this match: Kyrgios had covid a week prior to the event and was bed ridden for 3 days; Medvedev studied physics and chemistry in a specialised school and graduated early to study economics in university
I think good players can read Kyrigos's serve - I watched him playing Andy Murray a few years ago at Wimbledon - in the first set it was 85-90% first serve rockets, and they kept coming back, he lost the set and the match. There's more then straight speed to a serve - the reason Federer is 3rd in the all time serving stats is not pace, but disguise.
There’s no reason to boo a player just because you don’t like him or his opponent is representing the country in which the tournament is taking place. It’s just poor behavior.
The crowd isn’t booing though, they’re saying siuuu, which is what Cristiano Ronaldo says when he celebrates a goal. Apparently it’s become a new crowd trend in this years Aus Open.
Really, you like someone who behaves like a spoilt brat, plays smart arse shots, swears and abuses umpires/racquets and the crowd and pretends to be a 'showman' to cover up for his getting done. 115th in the world is about right. Totally immature tool ! How about the media acknowledging Chris O'Connell ?
@@ronbr1000 he's more of an entertainer, that's why everyone likes to watch him, he'd be like top 20 if he didn't take a 2 year break, he's pretty disrespectful sometimes but I've noticed it helps him play better after he gets angry at the ump
Kyrgios celebration at 4:47 made me laugh considering he was down 2 sets. But it's also great to see him excited in front on his home crowd, clearly means a lot for him to compete in this tournament
It’s clear that with his talent, he hides his fear of not playing to his potential by making his excuses he doesn’t train, acting like it not that important to him, etc.
He’s still a world class player, he can live a luxury life without having to commit too hard. That’s the reason why he doesn’t aim higher, he’s happy where he is standing
why on Earth is the crowd booing so much during this tournament? even their own spectacular player. I don't get it. People were criticizing the French crowd last year, but here it is worse.
If I had 3 wishes to make things different in tennis I would ask 1) make Kyrgios consistent, he is too good and entertaining , 2)keep Andreescu injury free, 3) don't mix tennis with politics
I get your sentiment (we could all use some escapism from the constant hell of the "real world") but like it or not, politics are relevant in all facets of life. Sport especially has always been politically relevant, especially international sport (like the Olympics). Some examples of how politics in tennis is inevitable: Osaka wasn't being political per se when she wanted to skip press conferences, but conservative pundits around the world attacked her for it, making it political. Similarly, Djokovic wasn't being political per se when he didn't get vaccinated, but it became an international issue with the Australian government, also making it political. This isn't a new thing, think back to Billie Jean King and women's fight for equal pay for possibly the biggest example. Guess my argument here is to stop hoping that tennis and politics won't mix. They always have, and they always will. Tennis exists in the real world, and the real world is inherently political. As to your other points, I agree entirely, but don't have the energy to write out an entire paragraph to explain why, so I'll leave it at that :)
@@turbotaquitogoogle8095 I agree, It’s impossible to separate sports and politics and maybe it’s also impossible to make Nick consistent 😬 but that’s why I’m thinking about 3 wishes, the only one that might happen is having a healthy Bianca, Maybe she can stay injury free for a year or 2
@@miguelotero4093 Cuanta ignorancia. El tipo hace una carrera genial. La vive mucho más que el resto te lo aseguro. Esta 2-0 contra Djokovic y encima lo burla. Por perder con Medvedev se llevo miles de dolares a casa. El payaso sos vos
Due a great match both are good athletes but the serene mentality of the Russian overcame his opponent, the Australian showed his good tennis, the only thing that somehow bothered was the public, I know that Kyrgios for playing at home was the favorite but both players deserve respect and the fact that they booed the Russian increased the pressure and it is incredible how after the 3rd set he came with another mentality uffff detail that must be highlighted.
About Kyrgios: talent he has. There was no lack of effort in this game. Physical preparation was lacking. But he lacks determination and perseverance throughout his career. It's everyone's style and goal.
"Determination" is a skill. As many other skills. It has a lot to do with focus. So I wouldn't blame him much more for the apparent lack thereof than I would blame someone for naturally not being fast despite all efforts.
Apparently he caught COVID the week before the tournament, so its surprising to see him play so good. If he gets just a little fitter, he can definitely hang with the best i think
Tiago, did you even watch his footwork?! It was nowhere near Daniil's, clearly he didn't prepare physically. He would have lost from any top 30 player with such bad movement. There was clearly a lack of effort because I saw the match live and he was constantly chasing the ball, whereas Medvedev was firing lasers making him move left to right and from right to left.
it's.... an expression, used commonly in the vernacular for any level of anything, and meaning something that someone who usually has no problem, can't deal with well. that's it.
How can people not like Nick? Brings so much to the game of tennis that it doesn't have. Just his two matches here already shows how much pure entertainment this guy is. Really hoping he plays some tournaments this year to get his ranking back up otherwise we probably won't see him here next year.
You serious ? Underarm serve is cheating, swearing at the crowds and abusing unpires is appalling behaviour. He's so far up himself he thinks he can get away with whatever. National embarrassment
@@theruscan Definitely not in the spirit of the game - much like grunting and shouting on key points, inciting the crowd. National embarrassment terrible role model.
@@ronbr1000 75% of players grunt on tour. He's playing the number 2 player in the world on Rod Laver in a grand slam? Sounds like you've never played sports cause the emotion of that would be crazy for anyone.
@@theruscan 75% of the sheila's perhaps, definitely not 75% of the men. He grunts by and large on key points to distract. On the contrary my friend i've played several sports at a high level and as such can spot a fake sportperson from a mile away. Kyrgios is a narcissist with the inability to accept defeat, so pretends/fakes he doesn't care, to protect his fragile ego. He doesn't train hard so as to give him an excuse for failure. In a team sport he'd be a very unreliable weak link. Somehow though i suspect individual sports suit him best. At least he can now devote his time to taking selfies with his ducklip girlfriends.....
Good effort by Nick, considering he pretty much took 2021 off. Hope he gets his head on straight because he certainly has the talent to be top 10, but only if he gets the mental aspect right.
The talent is there Kyrgios but the brain and heart is another matter he's 27 running out of time to win a Slam. Things going the way the are nah he's just a classroom clown right now. While the other players are studious students trying to win Slams.
Medvedev won because he played focused and very technically applied. Kyrgios is a talented player, but too impulsive in style of playing, and more interested in immediate reward than strategy. The mind made all the difference.
@@codygusto9654 That's cool if you're actually hyped to play better, but Kyrgios does it for show only. Nadal for example also gets hyped, the difference is he delivers.
@@titan7849 Yet here we are talking about him...tennis would be much less interesting and entertaining without players like Kyrgios, Monfils, Fognini, etc.
@@shiftt. I thought this was actually the most plugged in and focused Nick has been in a while though, so I think thats incorrect. Played well, just came up against one of the best players in the world atm in Medvedev...very few can beat him, so why is Nick getting criticized for it?
Bro, u can't get nothing past him. Like HOW!!!???? Djokovic MIGHT want to get vaccinated and quick. Medvedev is not fucking around, pardon my French but that's the only way it can be said!!
@@yezmirsheppard-halika6892 yeah. The way medvedevs been playing, i think the number of players in this tournament who can beat him is rapidly dwindling
good to see Kyrgios play with spirit and passion, when he develop this attitude with more seriousness and discipline, he can beat anyone. Number 1 just around the corner.
Nick gotta get that ranking up. He can’t be facing the top seeds in the second round. Hopefully he plays more this year because he does the wins will come.
@@fearsomebunny well on social media he’s been posting a lot of videos of him training and in the gym so I’m praying he’ll take it seriously this year.
@@yemaster9000 Por qué triste? Cada uno es dueño de elegir hacer lo que quiere con su vida y con su talento. El objetivo de él claramente es pasarla bien, y bien que lo hace.
@@147pablox Concuerdo contigo; supongo que estaba hablando desde el punto de vista de las normas de la sociedad que dicen ser un grande = tener una vida exitosa. Pero obviamente si Kyrgios tiene pasar la vida bien como su objetivo principal, en vez de utilizar su talento para llegar a ser un grande, pues bien por él
'happening to humanity'. That's a fine example of hyperbole. It's sad I agree he most likely won't achieve the great levels his talent is capable of, but that's his choice because he won't have a coach or other people around him like other players.
For many years I have considered Australian Open as my favourite Grand Slam tournament, mainly because of the fantastic crowd there. I guess after this match I will change my mind. Shame on you, chauvinistic , unsportsmanlike populace. Bravo Daniil Medvedev - you have real guts.
I’m not even a kyrgios fan. But I’ll restate what nadal said. If kyrigos actually wants to play tennis. Meaning he’s not so casual with the volleys, makes smarter choices... it’s hard to beat him
@@DanielBoonelight Well, there are plenty of dumb asses out here in the comment section who still think Kyrgios is great. Don't get butt hurt when your man gets his asses handed to him.
To be honest, this was a really fantastic display of talent from Kyrgios, I mean if that break point in the first game of the fourth went his way (and he actually played it superbly), things would have been harder for medvedev. But anyway those are just "if"s , but this match was enjoyable, and I think Nick can still deliver if he's motivated enough
As soon as Kyrgios started to get steamrolled, he started moaning loudly. You can hear this especially at 5:25 up until he hits a winning forehand at 5:29. Then he gets quiet again. It seems moaning loudly was an attempt to get the crowd on his side (in lieu of actually winning), and because it was the only thing he COULD do. As soon he felt on top again, he got quiet.
I don't understand how the whole crowd is supporting one player with all their might while such muted applaud for the other....unbelievable discrimination and disrespect for such a talented tennis player that Medvedev is....
we knew Kyrgios will win the most beautiful points and Medvedev the most important...
Yup!! It was like a boxing match where you knew the story, knew the script, but still would watch the hell out of it
@@dragunovx93 great analogy, reminded me of fury wilder 3
Exactly lol
Yups,... & Medvedev with "beautiful" movement and Kyrgios with "manly" movement.. 🤗
@Ben Franklin Off topic. Also, I don't think sticking up for an antivaxxer during a pandemic is a great idea.
7:33 so smart from Medvedev. Saw that Kyrgios was backing off after the high return, immediately hit a flawless drop shot.
It was so smart by kyrgios too Medvedev iinto thinking he was under the pump. Kyrgios wins in straight sets
Medvedev looks scary good. I don’t think anyone can beat him other than Nadal and Of course even Nadal would be underdog. But Nadal plays so many slices which throw Medvedev off his game and he has a powerful forehand that can do some damage. But God damn it, Danill looks like a 2011 Djokovic. Returns everything, Moves like a Cheetah and his shots have so much depth.
Well I mean…you ain’t completely wrong but like, we got Zverev, maybe Tsitsipas, and potentially one of the underdogs who have been playing well lately like Monfils or Shapovalov
Nadal isn’t the biggest threat to Medvedev. Zverev and possibly Tsitsipas are bigger threats.
Nadal doesnt stand ANY chance against Medvedev or Zverev.
@@FrancoJ-c7p That's a really bold statement to say one of the GOATs stands zero chance against them. Go on keep underestimating Rafa and see what happens.
@@deputyc1895 i wish i could explain to you folks how very little chance zverev has of winning this slam over youtube, but i guess you'll just have to wait and see it for yourselves ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
It's amazing to see how these guys can consistently hit laser-like flat backhands
Weird fact, Medvedev hits more topspin on the backhand side than Nadal. So it's Kyrgios with the super flat backhand.
No kidding I guess being that tall helps if you take it up high idk
Those crosscourt backhands aren’t laser like. They were actually pretty average paced and stiff. Kyrios has horrible footwork and preparation on his backhand and pretty much bunts it back. It’s Roddick’s stiff backhand with worse footwork. Medvedev can hit it huge but wasn’t really hitting it as big as usual this match.
That's called strong mental consistency and Medvedev is an expert in that. I think the Australian tennis public is clamoring for an excellent player in this beautiful sport. And I think they still believe in Kyrgios and his game, but he was already very clear that his favorite sport has been, is and will be basketball, Well, notice the shirts he uses in each game and tournament, it's evident. It's a shame, because he sees that he is very talented, but it's something that he plays for pleasure and to earn money, but not for passion, if he had the latter, it would be another story. IMHO! 💪🏻🎾
The backhands looked slow and lazy actually. Forehand’s didn’t look very impressive either. I’ve seen the women hit harder than these 2
Love how Meddy handle the crowd with his face when he win the match 😏👋🏽
Kyrgios played incredible right up till the last few games. Medvedev is amazing
He needed that break of serve in 4th
Nick is more like an entertainer than a competitive player. These highlights show several showboat plays. He’s well known for this style of plays.
@@johnbauernfeind8116 he really did and it looked like he hurt himself on the sprint when Medvedev lobbed him
@@guntodd it’s flashy but not showboaty. A showboater doesn’t have the ability to just hit a laser line shot right on the side line or anticipate and react to a passing shot like medvedev did.
It’s amazing Medvedev played so well with such a difficult crowd
That was playing "well" ? Tennis is getting sad.
@@InviteTheLightReadings They play to win, that's it. I totally agree with you though, because this doesn't mean tennis is getting any interesting, entertaining or attractive. It IS getting sad.
@@InviteTheLightReadings you must be the greatest Tennis player on Earth then
@@prempwp yeah he is he’s world #1 go figure
@@InviteTheLightReadings Go show em' proper tennis, champ
Medvedev is a “character” himself but also knows how to play very well which I respect! Kyrgios still has the talent, hope he puts forth more effort and dedication throughout the year not just for the Australian open or Wimbledon!
Medvedev is way better than Kirgios
@@DieRoza kyrgios 2-1 against him tho...
@@SafeeRahman6 who's #2, and who's #113?
Good thought
@@DieRoza any askers?
Win or lose, it’s good to see Kyrgios playing with passion, like he wants it
He is not playing with passion or concern. If he was, he would get into shape (drop about 15 to 20 lbs) & he could actually go far into the 2nd week of grand slams. He would rather just be a lifetime average player who gets headlines for his antics, on & off the court, than actually putting in the work that it takes to be a top 10 player like he could be. I mean seriously, he has that kind of talent. Oh well, another wasted career.
@@kevinmotley8029 agreed, if he were truly playing with urgency, he'd play all of his points like he did at 3:21
@@kevinmotley8029 Hey if it were that easy being #1, why don’t you do it? You’d have to be less critical on players like Kyrgios. Sure he has tremendous talent and can be easily anywhere in the top 10, but he’s doing it in his own way. Hate him or love him, he’s gotten a big chunk of success with fans, sponsors, etc with not even being top10. A lot of players in the tour are talented, but it’s like you guys said, he needs to find a way to get up there. Some people can’t take the grind mentally or physically which results in bad performance. And Nick is a bigger guy than most so the toll it takes on his body to play at a high level must be brutal.
This kind of passion takes him no where near the top ten . He needs his head of an adult , can’t be a kid all of his life .
@@kevinmotley8029 so much natural ability he has no desire to be great and it won’t change sadly.
Medvedev is one of the most intelligent players in the ATP. Sure, top 5 in that matter. This is the Kyrgios I love .
Kyrgios: talent. Medvedev: talent + hard work.
Medvedev has more talent than Kyrgios
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 lol not even close
@@jeffreykaufmann2867 no way meddy is just a grinder from the baseline. Super hard worker though
@@josep9599 Kyrgios needs to lose 20 lbs then he can move quicker.
@@moonballpusher6560 Kyrgios can definitely hit nicer shots, but that doesn't necessarily mean he's more talented.
We don't really know how much they work and we don't know if Nick would be more successful if he would work as much as Medvedev.
The Russian Bear (Medvedev) playing very smart with cool head. Did not fall to any type of provocation from the opponent. I respect Medvedev as a player , real Man, Husband and Father.
Respect to Russian players !
(from USA)
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I suppose you meant "with cold head"
@@polcaltieri what's your problem with a cool head lol
@@badfozziebear446 it's no too smart lol
Daniil got what it takes to be No 1. And a great champion. Excellent skill with strong mentality.
Watching this game live was much closer than the highlights show. Great to see Nick play with determination. Best of luck Daniel for the remainder of AO.
its Daniil
Proud of Kyrgios & Meddy for putting on such a performance & show. This is easily grand slam final worthy tennis. Kyrgios once again showing he can easily be anywhere in the top 10. Great match & hope to see more of him on tour!
So frustrating watching Nick, because we all want him at this level every time. As you said he played like a true top 10-20 player in this match. If he works on his fitness just a bit more, that will help him a ton.
@@weepjng agreed. Not every body makes it though. How often than not can we say that about every other top player during Federer’s reign? =P. Although one thing I’d like to say is that the players, racquets, and strings have all improved to where almost every player is a threat.
I wouldn't say its grand slam final worthy at all. But definitely some 2nd week slam tennis for sure, kyrgios just had way too many slipups for it to be that high quality of a match, but was one of my favorite of the season
i honestly think nick's fitness was fairly good this tournament. but medvedev demands so much from even the most fit guys on tour.
Kyrgios does something, the audience: "WOOOOOO! AMAZING! WHAT A LEGEND!"
Medvedev score a point with his eyes closed and on a single leg, the audience: ".... Yes, good. Clap,clap"
it is kyrgios’ home country lmao
@@wurrskie lmao really lol omfg haha key
@@focusproductionarts weird that you’d feel the need but aight dawg
@@wurrskie yeah dawg my G haha nice you feel the need in lmao rofl omg pog
Dude the crowd is going to cheer for their compatriot. What are you expecting?
I like how Nick appreciates Daniil’s shot making
This is the best I've seen Kyrgios play in a long time. Great Match!!
Medvedev’s facial expression at the end, LoL!
No fist pumping 🤔
I like that expression of Daniel after winning the game!
What was he doing? Telling the crowd he could win easily?
@@networth00: ..or mocking the crowd in some fashion. Can't say I really blame him.
He tells the crowd...Get this Clown 🤡 home.!!!!
the crowd was retarded
@@AAAAAAndreyAndreev Stop that shit already
Daniil's reaction at the end was so cute
Respect both players tremendously. These guys are absolute rockstars together with some crazy points
I'm here to annoy all of you fascists that support nazi regimes regregating people in camps for the unvaxed with no scientific reason to back it up.
You want to watch tennis in peace? To bad my dear coward. I'm here to annoy you.
Leave people alone with the passport mandates!!!!
@@user-lb3nq7mi9r thanks i don’t have anything to do can you try to annoy me a little bit more👻👻
@@afonsocruz6046 sure buddy. Nazis like you:"vaccines are super safe, already took the 4th booster".
Meanwhile real science: Finland, iceland, japan, sweden, france, denmark stopped Modernas vax for people bellow 30 due to myocarditis risks
Medvedev to the Aussies: STFU! Ha ha ha !! The Great SILENCER strikes again!!!
Boy Medvedevs reaction at the end was savage. He kept his composure through out.
I thought the fans were pretty disrespectful. No problem to cheer on your home boy, but there's no need for booing, and not applauding after he's won.
@Jason Fitch well, my comment was before the war started, and in any case you can't just assume all Russians are behind this.
And all of a sudden, the low IQs were silent
Kyrgios is so entertaining. Watching Tennis the last 30 years, there are players that dont necessarily win the grand slams but that are so entertaining in their prime. Kyrgios, Jo-Wilferd Songa amongst those guys
Kygs actually takes a lot of inspo from Tsonga believe it or not
I'd agree if he wouldn't be an asshole...(I mean Kyrgios)
I would add another french guy, Yannick Noah.
You left Monfils off your list, he has game and his entertainment value is unsurpassed plus he doesn't have the crazy baggage that Kyrgios hauls around!
@@swamp5050 good point! I forgot about Gael Monfils, very entertaining player.
I wished this was the final. Kyrgios finally played with passion, lacks on the physical part but his talent showed in this match
Kyrgios in a grand slam final?! I wish for a billion dollars
@@gjarucki could happen if he prepared properly and played not to put a show but to win. At the end of the day, that's his playstyle
It’s the final for Kyrgios!
@@gjarucki HAHAH. When is the billion coming through?
@@gjarucki your comment didn't age well
Kyrgios and Berrettini remind me of each other. Great serves, great forehands, fun to watch when they are doing their thing. Also, both seem to lack the most difficult champion quality: mental toughness.
The big difference is that Kyrgios has a rock-solid backhand whereas Berrettini has one of the weakest backhands in the top 100.
@@tylerpedersen9836 I agree.
You said you wanted to see Kyrgios hit a "real" tweener and he delivers.
I also said I wanted to see him lose and that he delivered as well!
Trash
@@fearsomebunny how rude
he also failed a few other ones haha. but that one was great!
@@fearsomebunny Haha the guy wasn't thrashed by Medvedev and took home thousands of dollars. That delivered too
Future number 1 Medvedev amazing player
Things I learned watching this match: Kyrgios had covid a week prior to the event and was bed ridden for 3 days; Medvedev studied physics and chemistry in a specialised school and graduated early to study economics in university
I think i popped my jaw from how fast it dropped from watching some of these exchanges
There’s no serve that medvedev can’t return. I mean kyrigos was hitting serves like a laser.
He did miss quite a few
I think good players can read Kyrigos's serve - I watched him playing Andy Murray a few years ago at Wimbledon - in the first set it was 85-90% first serve rockets, and they kept coming back, he lost the set and the match. There's more then straight speed to a serve - the reason Federer is 3rd in the all time serving stats is not pace, but disguise.
@@NamesAreRandom maybe. With Murray and Medvedev I believe it’s because they’re far behind the baseline
@@NamesAreRandom kyrgios is one of the best servers in the world. there’s no reading that, the guy is 6 ft behind the baseline lmao.
Medvedev’s forehand swing reminds me of a player in the 80s-90s.
There’s no reason to boo a player just because you don’t like him or his opponent is representing the country in which the tournament is taking place. It’s just poor behavior.
The crowd isn’t booing though, they’re saying siuuu, which is what Cristiano Ronaldo says when he celebrates a goal. Apparently it’s become a new crowd trend in this years Aus Open.
@@jericho3294 interesting. good to know.
I really like Kyrgios but Medvedev is another level.
Medvedev is going to the top
Really, you like someone who behaves like a spoilt brat, plays smart arse shots, swears and abuses umpires/racquets and the crowd and pretends to be a 'showman' to cover up for his getting done. 115th in the world is about right. Totally immature tool ! How about the media acknowledging Chris O'Connell ?
@@ronbr1000 he's more of an entertainer, that's why everyone likes to watch him, he'd be like top 20 if he didn't take a 2 year break, he's pretty disrespectful sometimes but I've noticed it helps him play better after he gets angry at the ump
@@leonidis171 only the low IQ like him
@@ronbr1000 okay steven, have fun watching stone faced players
Kyrgios celebration at 4:47 made me laugh considering he was down 2 sets. But it's also great to see him excited in front on his home crowd, clearly means a lot for him to compete in this tournament
Great match to watch, very entertaining!
WOW it's so fun to watch Nick and Medvedev PLAY ...GREAT GAME...
It’s clear that with his talent, he hides his fear of not playing to his potential by making his excuses he doesn’t train, acting like it not that important to him, etc.
I think the fear is from losing, he gets really frustrated
He’s still a world class player, he can live a luxury life without having to commit too hard. That’s the reason why he doesn’t aim higher, he’s happy where he is standing
@@allanyang21 exactly. I can totally relate.
@@allanyang21 thank you Allan that was a really good way to put it, similar to how he addresses his work ethic. “I stay where my feet are”
Nick Kyrgios is a grand slam champion.
I've never seen a tennis crowd as hype as this! I wish I was there in person to watch this match.
As *scummy as this
Hold a tissue
imagine if it was full. thiem in 2021 was insane as well
Toxic crowd
why on Earth is the crowd booing so much during this tournament? even their own spectacular player. I don't get it. People were criticizing the French crowd last year, but here it is worse.
no overseas crowds, mainly aussie bogans
I hope to see these two continued their mutual respect for each other they really are amazing to see together
If I had 3 wishes to make things different in tennis I would ask 1) make Kyrgios consistent, he is too good and entertaining , 2)keep Andreescu injury free, 3) don't mix tennis with politics
I get your sentiment (we could all use some escapism from the constant hell of the "real world") but like it or not, politics are relevant in all facets of life. Sport especially has always been politically relevant, especially international sport (like the Olympics).
Some examples of how politics in tennis is inevitable: Osaka wasn't being political per se when she wanted to skip press conferences, but conservative pundits around the world attacked her for it, making it political. Similarly, Djokovic wasn't being political per se when he didn't get vaccinated, but it became an international issue with the Australian government, also making it political. This isn't a new thing, think back to Billie Jean King and women's fight for equal pay for possibly the biggest example.
Guess my argument here is to stop hoping that tennis and politics won't mix. They always have, and they always will. Tennis exists in the real world, and the real world is inherently political. As to your other points, I agree entirely, but don't have the energy to write out an entire paragraph to explain why, so I'll leave it at that :)
@@turbotaquitogoogle8095 I agree, It’s impossible to separate sports and politics and maybe it’s also impossible to make Nick consistent 😬 but that’s why I’m thinking about 3 wishes, the only one that might happen is having a healthy Bianca, Maybe she can stay injury free for a year or 2
Medvedev is the favorite to win the AO.
Yes with out djokovic....
@@ivanbross435 with djokovic he won USO
what a game, the best at the moment
I love Kyrgios, He is a showman, he offers these things that you want to get from a game, fun, joy, enjoy
06:34 people booing Daniil? Is that the best representation of themselves Australia can give?
Medvedev, you’ll be the Champion!
Rafa is the champion ..21 🔥
@@Laland_1196 I don’t know, I don’t believe it.....???????????????
@@elmerlopez2848 but it happens 🏆💪
Medvedev is so fast, tall and skinny is a very good combination in tennis.
Es emocionante ver jugar a kyrgios. Creo que le da un giro divertido al tenis y los aficionados
es un payaso q nunca llegará muy lejos...
algun torneo tal vez... pero no mucho mas q eso
No.
@@miguelotero4093 Cuanta ignorancia. El tipo hace una carrera genial. La vive mucho más que el resto te lo aseguro. Esta 2-0 contra Djokovic y encima lo burla. Por perder con Medvedev se llevo miles de dolares a casa. El payaso sos vos
Due a great match both are good athletes but the serene mentality of the Russian overcame his opponent, the Australian showed his good tennis, the only thing that somehow bothered was the public, I know that Kyrgios for playing at home was the favorite but both players deserve respect and the fact that they booed the Russian increased the pressure and it is incredible how after the 3rd set he came with another mentality uffff detail that must be highlighted.
They weren’t booing, they were say “SUIIIII”
bruh kyrgios was not the favorite 💀💀
Did you not see the US open final?
We need AO to upload the full match!!
Credit to Nick for keeping it close and putting on a show for the hometown crowd.
Congratulations to all on a great game.
About Kyrgios: talent he has. There was no lack of effort in this game. Physical preparation was lacking. But he lacks determination and perseverance throughout his career. It's everyone's style and goal.
"Determination" is a skill. As many other skills. It has a lot to do with focus. So I wouldn't blame him much more for the apparent lack thereof than I would blame someone for naturally not being fast despite all efforts.
Apparently he caught COVID the week before the tournament, so its surprising to see him play so good. If he gets just a little fitter, he can definitely hang with the best i think
Tiago, did you even watch his footwork?! It was nowhere near Daniil's, clearly he didn't prepare physically.
He would have lost from any top 30 player with such bad movement. There was clearly a lack of effort because I saw the match live and he was constantly chasing the ball, whereas Medvedev was firing lasers making him move left to right and from right to left.
4:14 if Medvedev was Kyrgios "Kriptonite" in this case Kyrgios would be a Superman, which is possibly an overstatement
Surely it's the other way around since Kyrgios beat Medvedev in all their previous encounters
it's.... an expression, used commonly in the vernacular for any level of anything, and meaning something that someone who usually has no problem, can't deal with well. that's it.
yeah, that implies that only Medvedev has what it takes to beat Kyrgios which isn't true. it's a misapplied metaphor.
My two favorite players to watch😊
Медведев крут, впрочем как всегда! Даня вперёд!
How can people not like Nick? Brings so much to the game of tennis that it doesn't have. Just his two matches here already shows how much pure entertainment this guy is. Really hoping he plays some tournaments this year to get his ranking back up otherwise we probably won't see him here next year.
You serious ? Underarm serve is cheating, swearing at the crowds and abusing unpires is appalling behaviour. He's so far up himself he thinks he can get away with whatever. National embarrassment
@@ronbr1000 Would love to hear your explanation on why an underarm serve is cheating
@@theruscan Definitely not in the spirit of the game - much like grunting and shouting on key points, inciting the crowd. National embarrassment terrible role model.
@@ronbr1000 75% of players grunt on tour. He's playing the number 2 player in the world on Rod Laver in a grand slam? Sounds like you've never played sports cause the emotion of that would be crazy for anyone.
@@theruscan 75% of the sheila's perhaps, definitely not 75% of the men. He grunts by and large on key points to distract. On the contrary my friend i've played several sports at a high level and as such can spot a fake sportperson from a mile away. Kyrgios is a narcissist with the inability to accept defeat, so pretends/fakes he doesn't care, to protect his fragile ego. He doesn't train hard so as to give him an excuse for failure. In a team sport he'd be a very unreliable weak link. Somehow though i suspect individual sports suit him best. At least he can now devote his time to taking selfies with his ducklip girlfriends.....
You, guys, really thought that Kyrgios had any chances against Medvedev?
Against Russian Bear ? No chances !
lmao i don't thnik that comment makes any sense right now
HAHAHAHAHA @ Kyrgios. Medvedev's face at the end says it all. "That's all? That ain't shit." LOL.
Pretty arrogant isn’t it, I mean he still dropped a set
Class from Mevedev!
Good effort by Nick, considering he pretty much took 2021 off. Hope he gets his head on straight because he certainly has the talent to be top 10, but only if he gets the mental aspect right.
The talent is there Kyrgios but the brain and heart is another matter he's 27 running out of time to win a Slam. Things going the way the are nah he's just a classroom clown right now. While the other players are studious students trying to win Slams.
@@C_AVATAR kyrgios y Federer son los que uno paga por una boleta, los demás a dormir.
The difference between a flash in the pan and a serious determined grinder.
Medvedev won because he played focused and very technically applied. Kyrgios is a talented player, but too impulsive in style of playing, and more interested in immediate reward than strategy. The mind made all the difference.
This exactly
Medvedev playing his favorite archnemesis role in tennis.
How dramatic the third set was🔥🔥🔥
Nick Kirgios style😌
Perfect Kyrgios, run around like he will do a great comeback, and still lose. LOL
Yeah, god forbid players get hyped and be passionate!
@@codygusto9654 That's cool if you're actually hyped to play better, but Kyrgios does it for show only. Nadal for example also gets hyped, the difference is he delivers.
@@codygusto9654 one thing is passion❤: nadal, federer, djokovic
and another is to be a clown🤡: kyrgios
@@titan7849 Yet here we are talking about him...tennis would be much less interesting and entertaining without players like Kyrgios, Monfils, Fognini, etc.
@@shiftt. I thought this was actually the most plugged in and focused Nick has been in a while though, so I think thats incorrect. Played well, just came up against one of the best players in the world atm in Medvedev...very few can beat him, so why is Nick getting criticized for it?
win or lose Kyrogis is GOATE no doubt mate!
Damn what a game my two fave players !! Nick put on all passion but medvev is a wall
Bro, u can't get nothing past him. Like HOW!!!????
Djokovic MIGHT want to get vaccinated and quick. Medvedev is not fucking around, pardon my French but that's the only way it can be said!!
@@yezmirsheppard-halika6892 yeah. The way medvedevs been playing, i think the number of players in this tournament who can beat him is rapidly dwindling
@@greensky9530 its already just zverev, tsipi, and nadal. and now zverev is out
Medvedev always silences the crowd.
Great to see Kyrgios crushed 7-1 in the 1st set tiebreak and blasted 6-2 in the 4th set. The clown's antics aren't enough when it counts.
How rude
Spot on Chief
good to see Kyrgios play with spirit and passion, when he develop this attitude with more seriousness and discipline, he can beat anyone. Number 1 just around the corner.
No hope. Leopard never changes its stripes. C.....head
Medvedev is going to win this tournament 👍
Final vs Zverev or Nadal would be ideal
@@kakashihatake1029 I think Zverev 👍
it’s likely. There’s really only 3, maybe 4 players who’s really gonna win here and that’s med, zverev, tsitsipas, and nadal
Rafa won
These guys are the future of tennis!!
Good job Daniil..
6:07 did the commentator say "Shut the FK up" ? LMFAO
no, he said "Shut the front door!"
Nick gotta get that ranking up. He can’t be facing the top seeds in the second round. Hopefully he plays more this year because he does the wins will come.
Nope - He's a fluke - A flash in the pan
LOL. Catch 22 there. Ranking up how? Moron doesn't take tennis seriously...
@@fearsomebunny well on social media he’s been posting a lot of videos of him training and in the gym so I’m praying he’ll take it seriously this year.
@@Smartkid2387 Completely with you on that. I wish him well.
6:05 thought he was gonna swear 🤣
Medvedev🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏
The soccer run after the reaction volley winner xD Nick is a menace
Un crack Medmedev, Kirgios va de lo sublime a lo estúpido. Siempre será un tenista que pudo pero que no quiso ser un grande
Elegante comentario. Muy bueno
Dayum. que triste la segunda oración
@@yemaster9000 Por qué triste? Cada uno es dueño de elegir hacer lo que quiere con su vida y con su talento. El objetivo de él claramente es pasarla bien, y bien que lo hace.
@@147pablox Concuerdo contigo; supongo que estaba hablando desde el punto de vista de las normas de la sociedad que dicen ser un grande = tener una vida exitosa. Pero obviamente si Kyrgios tiene pasar la vida bien como su objetivo principal, en vez de utilizar su talento para llegar a ser un grande, pues bien por él
@@yemaster9000 а по-моему у него слишком много амбиций но лень берет верх. И позёрство
Not kyrgios‘ fake hair dripping 😂
kyrgios not achieving his real potential is one of the saddest things ever happening to humanity
'happening to humanity'. That's a fine example of hyperbole. It's sad I agree he most likely won't achieve the great levels his talent is capable of, but that's his choice because he won't have a coach or other people around him like other players.
It is so satisfying to hear the crowd shut up when Medvedev wins.
Kyrgios in tennis is like Allen Iverson in NBA, true talent regardless of win or lose. True entertainment.
For many years I have considered Australian Open as my favourite Grand Slam tournament, mainly because of the fantastic crowd there. I guess after this match I will change my mind. Shame on you, chauvinistic , unsportsmanlike populace. Bravo Daniil Medvedev - you have real guts.
Medvedev was simply more mature in this match
Nick is da best, super divertido
I’m not even a kyrgios fan. But I’ll restate what nadal said. If kyrigos actually wants to play tennis. Meaning he’s not so casual with the volleys, makes smarter choices... it’s hard to beat him
wow thanks for that captain obvious. we thought it was easy but now we know better
@@DanielBoonelight Well, there are plenty of dumb asses out here in the comment section who still think Kyrgios is great.
Don't get butt hurt when your man gets his asses handed to him.
@@fearsomebunny he is great. Took a set off the top seed
@@robloxmaverick77 Another low IQ comment
To be honest, this was a really fantastic display of talent from Kyrgios, I mean if that break point in the first game of the fourth went his way (and he actually played it superbly), things would have been harder for medvedev. But anyway those are just "if"s , but this match was enjoyable, and I think Nick can still deliver if he's motivated enough
I come from the future and he is doing the same thing, and the new generations are here, and they come really powerful
Great to see an original "bad boy", since Ilie Nastase retired. The Aussie crowd came to see Nick.
Yeah, all the low IQ'S were there
I love nick very much, hope him train harder and get better in the future.
Both played great tennis tonight and Nick the entertainer as always 👏🏻 but just don’t understand the need to boo ……..
A couple of those points were outrageous
Meddy for the title!
As soon as Kyrgios started to get steamrolled, he started moaning loudly. You can hear this especially at 5:25 up until he hits a winning forehand at 5:29. Then he gets quiet again. It seems moaning loudly was an attempt to get the crowd on his side (in lieu of actually winning), and because it was the only thing he COULD do. As soon he felt on top again, he got quiet.
Claramente juegan partidos diferentes.. Uno a ganar el partido y otro al publico.
Pero el talentoso siempre pasa de ronda
I don't understand how the whole crowd is supporting one player with all their might while such muted applaud for the other....unbelievable discrimination and disrespect for such a talented tennis player that Medvedev is....
ahaha what?