Was Netflix’s Portrayal Of Daniil Medvedev In Break Point Accurate? All You Need To Know About The Controversial Incident Featuring Alexander Zverev

A few days ago, a new Netflix series called ‘Break Point’ was released. The series included an explosive episode of a bitter feud between two renowned tennis stars. ‘Break Point’ painted a villainous picture of Daniil Medvedev as it highlighted a controversial incident during the Russian’s match against Alexander Zverev. The German player didn’t hold back much while taking a hit at Daniil Medvedev for his bizarre act during their third-round match at the 2023 Monte Carlo Masters.

Both of them are set to cross their paths yet again at the semifinals of the Australian Open. And, the reopening of this controversial incident featuring Zverev and Medvedev has added an extra bit of excitement before this match. 

Alexander Zverev calls Daniil Medvedev as one of the best players in the world

In the fourth episode of the series- ‘Unfinished Business’, Zverev recalls that incident from the Monte Carlo Masters when Medvedev played with the mind of Zverev and snatched the victory. During the third-round match, the German seemed all over the Russian. He was serving for the match in the second set, but the Russian was in no mood to finish the business early. Consequently, Daniil Medvedev pulled out a net pole in frustration. Additionally, he ran off for a toilet break shortly before a Zverev service game.

It’s in fact, disrespectful to take a break when an opponent is about to serve, and here’s what Alexander Zverev said about Medvedev. “Look, Medvedev is one of the best players in the world, but I also think that a lot of things that Medvedev does are frustrating at times. He’s someone who knows how to play with the head of the opponent. I think there are a lot of unfair things happening in the game that he uses quite well to his advantage.”

As Zverev is not a fan of Medvedev’s min games, he goes on to reveal his perception of a match. He continues, I like to win and lose by playing tennis. I’m not someone who tries to do dirty games just to put your opponent off. That’s not how I was taught the game.”

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Zverev added, “He is one of the most unfair players in the world, I take fair play and sportsmanship very serious. He does not. He takes a toilet break when it’s not possible anymore.” Medvedev snatched the victory from the jaws of defeat. He took 3 hours and 5 minutes to defeat Zverev by 3-6,7-5,7-6(7) at the Round of 16 in Monte Carlo. Both of them are ready to face each other yet again, who’ll get the upper hand this time?

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Both Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev have faced each other 18 times in their career. Although Medvedev leads the H2H race with an 11-7 margin, the mighty German has some ‘unfinished business.’ Even the Russian didn’t hold on for too long, as he called the German star, to look at himself in the mirror. Fans recently came out in numbers to show their support of Medvedev. So, it’s going to be an intense faceoff between the no.3 and no.6.

Here’s what Zverev said ahead of the match, “A lot of the times it came down to him being extremely confident last year, him playing some of the best tennis of his life. And me coming back from injury and not having the confidence in deciding moments and not being able to finish matches.”

As their match is about to commence shortly, do you think that the fans will get to witness yet another frosty post-match handshake? Or will the Australian summer take over all the coldness? Medvedev certainly is a controversial and polarizing figure at times in the tennis world, and in a way, Netflix captured him accurately. What do you think?

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