Tennis is a sport that requires serious attention & sharpness by players on the court. Amid this seriousness on the court, sometimes, fans get to enjoy unexpected amusing moments from the players. These moments remind us that even the most elite athletes can’t escape the whims of nature. One such character is Daniil Medvedev. The Russian tennis titan is often known for his fierce performance on the court and also has a side that the fans love him for.

From his mocking victory dance at the Italian Open to the sarcastic comments over court conditions at Indian Wells, the 27-year-old often exposes the world with such moments. A similar sight was captured at the Shanghai Masters which added another chapter to the champion’s funny comic book.

Daniil Medvedev caught in the butterfly encounter

Daniil Medvedev was focused on his match at the Shanghai Masters when an uninvited guest showed up in the spotlight. A delicate butterfly landed on Medvedev, momentarily stealing the show and showcasing the unpredictability of the sports events.

As the incident already caught the attention of the fans, it was almost impossible for Medvedev to share his thoughts about it after the match. He said, “I think butterflies are beautiful but in a way, I’m a little bit, not scared of insects but I don’t like when they go on me.”

“I know it cannot do anything to me but i was like Okay what can I do in here!”. Later, he also acknowledged the incident to be a funny one as it never happened to him before.

As the butterfly incident took the attention of the fans, with Medvedev reacting to it, the funny and humorous nature of him is what people are often exposed to.

ALSO READ: Refusing to Agree With Daniil Medvedev’s Shanghai Masters Claim, Taylor Fritz Unveils Sole Reason for ‘Slow’ Reality

Medvedev’s trail of funny incidents

Daniil Medvedev has been a source of laughter and amusement on the tennis court for several other reasons apart from the butterfly incident. Medvedev’s post-match interviews are generally full of humor and a track of funny incidents that he remembers and shares. Looking back to his Italian Open victory against Stefanos Tsitsipas, the 27-year-old’s funny dance was liked by the fans as an extraordinary celebration.

He revisited the fans with his funnier side once again as he got into a sarcastic argument with the chair umpire at Indian Wells. Having a look at the court, Medvedev commented at the official saying, “I’m gonna pee as slow as this court is. So you can take 25 minutes. The court is slow so I go slow, I take my time.” Fans burst into laughter as the sarcastic response caught air at the arena as well on social media channels.

Daniil Medvedev’s encounter with a butterfly at the Shanghai Masters is just one incident of how even the most serious athletes can shift their attention toward the lighter side of the event. As the Russian star moves ahead in the tournament for his next round where he will be facing Korda, the butterfly is expected to bring good luck for him.

WATCH THIS STORY | ‘Never Came Out Of My Mouth’ – Serena Williams’ Ex-coach Clears The Air On Controversial Novak Djokovic Verdict As Profound Roger Federer Bias Backfires