Renowned Russian Psychologist Makes Surprising Link of Daniil Medvedev’s New Look to His US Open 2021 Glory
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Daniil Medvedev stunned the tennis world at US Open 2021 finals after a staggering win over the World No. 1 Novak Djokovic. With dropping just one set in the whole competition, Medvedev destroyed Djokovic in straight sets to claim his maiden Grand Slam title.
Alexander Poleev, a Psychologist at the Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis, asserts that the flamboyant Russian’s astounding success was the motivation for a visit to the barbershop. After 16 long years, a Russian has captured the Grand Slam title.
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Russian Professor on Daniil Medvedev’s hairstyle
The World No.2, Daniil Medvedev showed some super resilience against Novak Djokovic in the finals of the US Open. As a result, Medvedev managed to lift the trophy at the Flushing Meadows. Russian Professor, Alexander Poleev claimed that Medvedev’s new haircut could be a symbol of high self-esteem.
Poleev said to Match TV, “He won a Grand Slam tournament, which the Russians hadn’t done for 16 years. [He was] looking for an image of a winner. [And] a sharp jump in self-esteem among athletes is very common.”
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The professor further added, “After victory, Medvedev believed in himself, believed that he could become a winner in the next tournaments – and this requires a short haircut. In the heat, the hair gets in the way.” Poleev also talked about the importance of gaining social status rather than earning money out of the victories.
Daniil Medvedev has certainly gained a lot of popularity after his victory at US Open 2021. Medvedev also lifted the trophy from Team Europe in Laver Cup.
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Medvedev at Laver Cup 2021
After an astonishing title victory at US Open, Medvedev made his debut at Laver Cup 2021. The Russian continued his US Open form and smashed Denis Shapovalov in an easy straight-sets win. He took Team Europe to the lead with 9-1 against Team World.
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Medvedev said, “I played unbelievable tennis, especially in the second set. I didn’t know what to expect because, after the US Open, I didn’t play for a week-and-a-half.” He added, “I came here, practiced as much as I could the last three days. I didn’t hit many balls but, surprisingly, I was feeling good.”
He will hope to continue his astounding form going forward as all eyes will be on him as the new year rolls around.
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