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‘Worse Than the American Ones’ – Fans Slam Paris Masters Crowd as Daniil Medvedev Exits the Tournament with Boos Ringing in His Ears After an Incredible Battle

Published 11/01/2023, 5:16 PM EDT

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Passionate crowds and overwhelming emotions on the tennis court are the ideal recipe for memorable matches. However, during the second round of the Paris Masters, an undesirable event unfurled. The Russian star Daniil Medvedev faced an incredible battle with an unsupportive crowd. The incident at the Bercy Arena was nothing short of remarkable. Numerous excited fans reacted wildly on the court as well as on X.

The crowd’s response to Medvedev’s actions was quick and telling. Rather than mobilizing behind the top Russian star, the observers predominantly supported his opponent, Grigor Dimitrov, who was the underdog in the match. The boos and whistles kept ringing in his ears, and it became evident that Medvedev had lost the help of the Parisian crowd.

Fans unleash their hostility over Daniil Medvedev and his recent Paris Masters exit

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The recent Daniil Medvedev versus Grigor Dimitrov battle was an exhilarating fight loaded up with drama and fervor. Dimitrov at first ruled with 45 winners, taking an early lead in the final set. In the decisive tiebreaker round, the Bulgarian acquired control with a 5-0 lead. The Parisian crowd was quick to share their mixed emotions on the court.

The crowded stadium was soon filled with angry boos and disapproval. A prominent journo shared, “Lol at the Bercy crowd booing Medvedev after this incredible battle…”

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The Russian star had confronted similar responses from the crowd during matches in the US. Yet, the reaction from the Paris Masters crowd appeared to have outperformed those former cases. A loyal tennis fan shared, “The French crowd always wants to be in the story.”

Another fan tweeted that French tennis crowds are genuinely bottom tier. The fan shared, “Somehow worse than the American ones.”

An angry fan questioned whether viewers had expected something different from the French crowd. The X user tweeted, “These people just don’t appreciate a good tennis match.”

An angry fan shared that the French crowd,” being c*unts” is nothing new. As Medvedev walked off the court, viewers couldn’t help but feel a tinge of sympathy for the Russian star.

An angry X user shared, “Bunch of clowns who don’t even know the sport. They’re lucky kyrgios is not around in Paris this season.🤣 .”

A portion of viewers sympathized with the angry Russian star. They acknowledged the dreadful challenges Medvedev faced on that fateful day.

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Others debated the role of the crowd in professional tennis matches, emphasizing the importance of respect and sportsmanship. The fans loved the star and fans called out the inappropriate crowd for their rude behaviour.

Medvedev expressed his frustration at the Paris Masters crowd

The one-time Grand Slam champion has reportedly thinking of not playing in Paris or Bercy in the future after his heated exchanges with the whistling fans. The 27-year-old faced disruptions during the changeover due to “whistling” from several fans in the stands. Audible during the match, the Russian tennis star expressed that if the viewers don’t want him to play, he is not going to play.

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Numerous fans have joined the ATP superstar to call out this uncharacteristic crowd behavior. An X user vehemently criticized the crowd in Paris and labeled their actions as “a shame.” The fan lamented that they still look like puppets. Another fan noted the crowd’s behavior and mentioned that there are only punters in the audience now. What do you think about the whole incident? Let us know in the comments below.

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Dr Aditya Raveendran Menon

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Aditya Menon is a Senior Tennis Writer at EssentiallySports. He has authored over 900 articles covering several high-profile tournaments and events. As someone who is highly passionate about the sport, he has a special interest in covering the on-court and off court endeavors of the legendary Serena Williams and the ‘Big Three’ of men’s tennis.
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Tony Thomas