Is Mevdeyev the new generation comedian? After losing to Poprin, he directly walked off, leaving behind his racket and bag without a famous scene.

After the Russian star Medvedev was unexpectedly reversed by the Australian player Poprin, no one expected that he would easily steal the spotlight from Poprin with just one move.

Now, when people mention Medvedev, they no longer dare to associate him with the former king of hard courts. Hard courts have always been regarded as his absolute stronghold, and it would be understandable that he lacks competitiveness on natural surfaces like clay and grass. Winning a title on hard courts shouldn't be too difficult, but considering that the Russian star has been without a title for over two years, it's clear why people feel this way.

The ongoing title drought for Medvedev is actually related to the rapid rise of players like Sinner and Alcaraz, who were born in the 2000s.

Therefore, when these two representatives of the younger generation were absent from this year's Toronto Masters, many believed that Medvedev might seize this golden opportunity. Even if he ultimately fails to break his title drought in Canada, at least making it to the later rounds seemed hopeful.

However, upon seeing that he and Rune were in the same half of the draw, along with the impressive form displayed by the Dane in this Masters event, some began to worry that even if he defeated Poprin, he would likely be heading home after facing Rune. The reason is that during this year's Indian Wells Masters, Medvedev was once considered a strong contender to break his title drought, only to be defeated by Rune in straight sets in the semifinals. After this setback, the Russian star has not had any remarkable performances on the court.

Initially, it was thought that Poprin might be easier to handle than Rune, but unexpectedly, the defending champion was in excellent form, creating significant trouble for Medvedev from the very first set.

If it weren't for Medvedev's superior skills at crucial moments, winning the first set 7-5 in a nail-biting finish, it’s hard to say whether he could withstand Poprin's relentless assault.

After securing a set, judging by the expression on Medvedev's face at that moment, he seemed determined to win this match. It seemed he wanted to tell everyone that whether he could win against Rune later was secondary; first, he needed to defeat Poprin to earn more prize money.

However, starting from the second set, Medvedev's momentum was overshadowed by Poprin, who broke him at the start. Although the Russian star managed to break back through effort, he ultimately fell short in critical moments. After suffering a crucial break from Poprin, he lost the second set 4-6, allowing the defending champion to equalize the match.

The final set's trajectory was almost identical to that of the second! Unfortunately, even though Medvedev fought tooth and nail, he still couldn't achieve the desired result, ultimately being defeated by Poprin 6-4, marking a reversal.

Being reversed by Poprin in such a manner was certainly hard for Medvedev to accept. Initially, it seemed he would vent his emotions, but unexpectedly, the Russian star stormed off in anger after losing, leaving behind his bag and racket, forcing the ball boy to work overtime to clean up. This scene amused Poprin at the time. This is also why many have dubbed Medvedev the new generation comedian, as it’s truly hard to find another player in the tennis world with such a unique personality like his.

After the match, while everyone expressed immense sympathy for Medvedev, they noted that his performance in this match wasn't bad at all. No one expected Poprin to maintain his good form from the start to the end of the match without any decline, which ultimately led to the Russian star's frustrating reversal; it was only natural for him to be upset.

“This shows that as long as my serve is precise, I can hold my serve regardless of the score,” Poprin emphasized after the match, discussing how he managed to turn the tables.

It’s evident that luck did not favor Medvedev at critical moments in this match, which left him very frustrated, resulting in a rather humorous scene during the Toronto Masters.

However, some humorously teased Medvedev, saying he no longer had to worry about losing to Rune because by losing to Poprin, he directly avoided giving the Dane another chance to inflict a defeat on him. From this perspective, it could be seen as a good thing to eliminate that worry in advance!(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Moon River's Starry Sky)