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This is also me pretending the Wimbledon men s final doesn t exist - Tennis fans react as Daniil Medvedev chooses to watch Austrian GP over Wimbledon final

Tennis fans react as Daniil Medvedev watches the F1 Austrian GP while the Wimbledon final was on ATP World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev raised many eyebrows on Sunday as he chose to ignore the Wimbledon final and watch the Formula 1 Austrian Grand Prix, which was on at the same time. The Russian player was not allowed to participate in the 2022 Wimbledon Championships as a result of a participation ban on Russian and Belarusian players. posted a short video on social media with the caption reading, "Perfect Sunday," as he watched the Austrian GP on television with his trophy cabinet in the backdrop, which included his US Open trophy among many others. Medvedev's update drew many reactions from tennis fans on social media. Many believed it was no coincidence that the Russian player posted the video at the same time as the Wimbledon final between and Nick Kyrgios, appreciating his 'sense of humor.' "Hahaha this is also me pretending the Wimbledon men's final doesn't exist," one fan wrote on Twitter. Hahaha this is also me pretending the Wimbledon men's final doesn't exist Meanwhile, World No. 1 during Wimbledon final:Meanwhile, World No. 1 during Wimbledon final: Hahaha this is also me pretending the Wimbledon men's final doesn't exist Someone in the Centre Court crowd just shouted, "Where is Medvedev?"

The answer: Meanwhile on Instagram... The World No. 1, Daniil Medvedev, is watching the .Meanwhile on Instagram... The World No. 1, Daniil Medvedev, is watching the . Someone in the Centre Court crowd just shouted, "Where is Medvedev?"The answer: well played (pun intended). Meanwhile on Instagram... The World No. 1, Daniil Medvedev, is watching the .Meanwhile on Instagram... The World No. 1, Daniil Medvedev, is watching the . well played (pun intended). The All England Club's ban on Russian and Belarusian players led to the ATP and WTA taking away ranking points from the 2022 Wimbledon Championships. Daniil Medvedev kept his World No. 1 ranking as a result, but did not get to play in the iconic grasscourt Grand Slam. This is so pointed and I love it! Meanwhile on Instagram... The World No. 1, Daniil Medvedev, is watching the .Meanwhile on Instagram... The World No. 1, Daniil Medvedev, is watching the . This is so pointed and I love it! Many fans felt the Russian player was right in ignoring the match as he would be playing the final if not for the ban, while others liked his cheeky response. Don’t blame him, he should be playing on CC right now. Meanwhile, World No. 1 during Wimbledon final:Meanwhile, World No. 1 during Wimbledon final: Don’t blame him, he should be playing on CC right now. A mix of shade and petty with salt on the side. I love it. A mix of shade and petty with salt on the side. I love it. Haha good one. But think he’s sneaking and watching Wimbledon on his phone :) Haha good one. But think he’s sneaking and watching Wimbledon on his phone :) Meanwhile, some had their opinions on his unusual looking trophy cabinet. "I’ve changed my mind. Medvedev deserved his ban for the design of that trophy cabinet (or prison?) & the placement of that tv alone!" tweeted one such fan. I’ve changed my mind. Medvedev deserved his ban for the design of that trophy cabinet (or prison?) & the placement of that tv alone! Meanwhile, World No. 1 during Wimbledon final:Meanwhile, World No. 1 during Wimbledon final: I’ve changed my mind. Medvedev deserved his ban for the design of that trophy cabinet (or prison?) & the placement of that tv alone! I know some of you are noting that Daniil Medvedev is not watching the final, but I am always amused by his trophy jailI know some of you are noting that Daniil Medvedev is not watching the final, but I am always amused by his trophy jail Medvedev is known to be an avid fan of Formula 1 racing. He has been seen attending a few F1 races in the past and is regularly watching live telecasts of races. Earlier this year, he also went for a Alex Albon and Daniil Kyvat, just days after the epic Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal.

Daniil Medvedev practices as preparation for the American hard court swing

2021 US Open - Day 14 Daniil Medvedev recently practiced on hardcourts after missing the Wimbledon Championships. In a video posted by the Mouratoglou Tennis Academy, the 26-year-old was seen ripping a few forehands, each one more intense than the other. Medvedev will be back in action during the American hardcourt swing as he aims to defend his US Open title. ‘Last one was beautiful’

Each of these forehands is better than the last ‘Last one was beautiful’Each of these forehands is better than the last The US Open Russian and Belarusian players to compete at the event starting late August. Daniil Medvedev will have a lot of points to defend during the upcoming hardcourt season as he aims to retain his World No. 1 ranking. Medvedev won the Canadian Open last year and reached the semifinals of the Cincinnati Masters, en route to a US Open triumph. He defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final, dropping just a solitary set throughout the tournament. Poll : Who will win the 2022 ATP finals? Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Daniil Medvedev Stefanos Tsitsipas 1396 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found