Medvedev's Hilarious Outburst in Beijing 2024: "I'll Write Botic on My T-Shirt"

le 24/09/2025 à 20h02

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Defeated by Carlos Alcaraz in Beijing 2024, Daniil Medvedev made fans laugh with an unexpected statement at the net. A hair-related promise and an unusual wink that showcase his self-deprecating humor.

Last year, Medvedev stumbled in the quarterfinals in Beijing, beaten by Carlos Alcaraz (7-5, 6-3). During the handshake, the Russian had a few words for his opponent, joking about Alcaraz's loss to Botic van de Zandschulp at the US Open.

"I told Alcaraz at the net that in the next match, I would dye my hair blond and write Botic on my T-shirt. Maybe that will help me," humorously admitted the current world No. 18.

Medvedev Daniil

13e, 2760 points

Alcaraz Carlos

1e, 12050 points

Van de Zandschulp Botic

77e, 756 points

Pékin

Draw

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As we move to the end of this month and also closing out the year I am wishing all of those following me a Merry Christmas and a Happy/Healthy New Year.

Let's make that wish for all 2000 plus players hoping for 5 wins each day. Hoping ŵhen we open the results page to see all green, and no red. And especially NO CANCELED matches.

From me and my rotti JAZ, I bid you all good night, and see you in...

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I love tennis

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why did tennis tonic void predictions on the match between Chwalinska and Huergo at the Quito tournament? The match was played to completion and on time. If TT feels the match is one sided, and of course it was, then don't put it up for prediction. This is getting irritating.

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The finals are here, and we scramble for the best finish. I've been chasing "King" all year and I was able to shrink the spread a little. Skelp is also closing the gap.

Seasons best to all the regulars in our league.

Will you all be back in the new year.?

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Steffi Graf completed a Golden Slam (not just a career Grand Slam) when she was 19. She is the only person to accomplish that, winning the four majors plus Olympic gold the same calendar year.

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