Safin's debut on TV, sleepless night of Slutsky and the “quarrel” of the Olympic champions: how they supported Medvedev in the US Open final

“We are all worried about you”

The men's Open singles final of the US Open has exceeded all expectations. The crowning program of the last Grand Slam tournament of the season, the battle caused a real stir among the Russian public, and many experts have already started talking about the revival of popular love for this sport.

Despite the fact that the confrontation between Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev began closer to midnight Moscow time, and ended only in the morning, the 23-year-old Muscovite was actively ill throughout the country.

The exciting five-set confrontation, which lasted almost five hours and almost became the longest in the history of the finals, came out on top of the most discussed topics in the Russian segment of social networks. The audience shared their experiences and complained that they would remain without sleep on the eve of the new working week.

However, only those who believed in Daniel Medvedev to the end and did not turn off the broadcast after the second set was lost or in the middle of the third when it seemed that the victory of Rafael Nadal was a matter of time saw the denouement of the sports thriller live.

However, the real experts and tennis connoisseurs never thought about sleeping and refusing to watch the match, even when the time in Moscow exceeded two in the morning.

“I'm not sleeping,” Yevgeny Kafelnikov, the first Russian winner of the Grand Slam tournaments, told his subscribers.

I am not sleeping

The ex-tennis player was online until the last decisive blow by Nadal and after shared his opinion on the future of Daniil Medvedev.

“Regardless of the result, the character and skill of Daniel will allow him to play in the finals more than once. Acquired experience will not pass in vain. You are great! It is unfortunate that there cannot be two champions, because both deserve it, ”Kafelnikov shared his expert opinion.

The former fifth racket of the world, Anna Chakvetadze, was emotionally sick for Medvedev. The tennis player kept leaving enthusiastic comments, and after the meeting she gave an ironic comment to her colleagues.

“Now all of our helmet champions are relieved. Until I caught up, until I was eclipsed, ”she wrote on her Twitter.

Omg omg omg !!!

The 16-time winner of the majors Novak Djokovic did not leave aside the success of the Russian.

“I congratulate Rafa on writing another page in the history of our sport. You demonstrated amazing fighting spirit. At the same time, I congratulate Daniel on his incredible performance on hard this summer. You must be proud of yourself. Great things await you. Well done guys, thanks for the great match, ”Djokovic wrote on Twitter.

Congrats to Rafa for creating more history in our sport and showcasing amazing fighting spirit. And congrats to Daniil for an incredible summer on hardcourt in USA. You should be proud of yourself. Great things to come for you. Well done boys & thank you 🙏 for fantastic match. https://t.co/dpCJA0UFt6

The ups and downs of the final match also captured the Spanish audience of social networks. However, the Spaniards expectedly complimented the will and skill of compatriot Nadal.

“This guy is from another planet,” - commented on the game of Raphael goalkeeper Manchester United and the Spanish national team David De Gea.

“Congratulations on your next great victory. We are proud that you are an honorary member of our club, ”the Madrid Real Madrid official Twitter channel turned to Nadal.

🇺🇸🏆🎾 Un deportista ejemplar sin límites. Enhorabuena por tu gran triunfo en el @usopen, @RafaelNadal. El @realmadrid está muy orgulloso de ti y de que seas socio de honor de nuestro club. #USOpen

Representatives of Russian football did not stay away from the main Sunday event. For Daniil Medvedev, the former mentor of CSKA and the Russian national team Leonid Slutsky, currently training Dutch Vitess, was actively rooting. On Instagram, the specialist posted a fragment of the broadcast and accompanied it with approving comments to the Russian tennis player.

“Come on, come on, come on, Dania! Hard of course! There can be no other way against Nadal. We are all worried about you, ”Medvedev encouraged Slutsky.

Despite the late hour and the upcoming game of the Euro 2020 qualifying round with Kazakhstan, the captain of the Russian team Artyom Dziuba carefully watched the final. The footballer told about this in his Instagram, however, it is not known whether the leader of the domestic team watched the game to the end.

The game of Daniel Medvedev did not leave indifferent other sports stars. So, the Olympic champion in skiing Lindsay Vonn, who watched the game from the rostrum, was so imbued with the stubbornness of the Russian that in the end of the third set she began to actively support him, indicating her admiration for the prolonged applause.

🧐👏🙅‍♂️ @ PKSubban1 | @lindseyvonn | # USOpenpic.twitter.com / qrtWxkDNCA

Such an emotional behavior did not like the bridegroom of the American, Canadian hockey player P. Kay Subben, who tried to stop the bride during the match, and then explained his behavior on Twitter.

“Someone had to make her act like she should,” the Olympic champion tweeted.

Later, Vonn herself spoke about the meeting at Arthur Ashe's stadium.

“Incredible finale! Congratulations to Rafael on yet another Grand Slam title. And I take off my hat to Daniel for fighting until the last rally. Both demonstrated crazy tennis. Thank you, ”she wrote on Twitter.

“Hot water has gone”

The US Open final was remembered not only by the game itself, but also by its work on the air of two-time winner of the Grand Slam tournaments, Marat Safin. The ex-first racket of the world made its debut in the genre of television reporting in the five-hour broadcast of Channel One and enthralled the audience.

To the surprise of many, Safin did not hesitate from the field of view of journalists since the end of his career. He behaved unchained, did not comply with the strict framework of reporting, was actively rooting for Medvedev and issued a series of statements that the audience immediately liked.

So, Safin in an ironic manner commented on the changes in the appearance of Rafael Nadal.

“He's nervous too. Here, look, his hair is already falling out. If he loses, it will be possible to say that he has officially grown old, ”the tennis player reasoned live.

An experienced player gave Medvedev unusual clues.

“Yes, if you had punched him once in the body, well, it’s okay if he got it in meat!” Do not rush! Lift the handle, take a towel. Let him think that he has 0:15. Let him walk and think that he has been suspended, ”Marat addressed his compatriot.

In addition, Safin also reacted to what was happening around the court. So, the ex-first racket of the world showed a brilliant knowledge of the stars of show business.

“Oh, and this is a good actress from The Americans. An excellent series about Russian illegal spies. I advise you to see it on Netflix. Could it be said on the air at all? ”The ex-tennis player laughed.

Medvedev’s victory in the third set and the former first racket of the world did meet with an approving phrase: “Hot water has gone.”

Such uninhibited behavior, of course, did not go unnoticed. According to commentator Dmitry Shnyakin, Safin’s work on air deserves official recognition.

“Goes to Taffy.” It has long been waiting for someone to burn in a similar style. The trick is looseness, in vocabulary that he can afford even on the First. Because he’s Safin, ”the television journalist noted on his Twitter.

In awe of the new role of a sports star, the honored trainer of Russia Vladimir Kamelson also remained.

“Usually I turn off the sound, but here I was happy to hear Marat. He, with his vision of the first player in the world, very interestingly and in detail told what was happening on the court. It was a performance that I have not seen yet. I enjoyed it a lot. If you record this meeting under Safin’s comments, it will be one of the best textbooks for children on how to play tennis, this will be a guide for teachers. This is fantastic, ”RIA quoted the specialist as saying.

Safin himself appreciated his debut calmly and with his usual composure. At the same time, as the ex-tennis player emphasized, he is not sure that his work was to the taste of all sports fans.

“I do not want to apologize, but it seems to have turned out fine. I don’t think about commenting on an ongoing basis. If you do this, you need to do it professionally. I think our audience is not yet ready for such comments. For some, this is normal, but for someone it hurts the ear, ”Sport24 quotes Safina.