Daniil Medvedev’s dad casually brings up tennis | Sports News

Daniil Medvedev is thought for his endurance on the tennis court docket the place he is a defensive professional and ex-world No. 1, grinding out victories from the baseline in long five-set matches. But his method on the highway is a totally different story.

Medvedev‘s dad, Sergey, has spoken about his son’s fascination with fast automobiles and motor sports activities in an interview with Mr Tennis. He revealed that Medvedev, who’s now world quantity 11, as soon as received into hassle for rushing in Monaco with fellow tennis professional Grigor Dimitrov and had his license quickly suspended.

It’s well-known that Medvedev enjoys racing, typically visiting the Thermal Club during the Indian Wells match and even go-karting with Formula 1 driver Alex Albon.

However, issues took a flip for the more severe when Medvedev was caught rushing after a apply session 5 years in the past. Sergey provided insight into his son’s pursuits outdoors of tennis, discussing his love for velocity and diverse tastes.

“One could also say that he was such a versatile person, he liked a lot of things, he has different tastes and indulges in a lot of activities,” Sergey mentioned.

“He loves motor racing and cars, when he has free time, he climbs into the car. Once in Monte Carlo he was caught for over speeding over 160 [kilometres an hour], and he was driving with Grigor Dimitrov at that time.”

Medvedev has a infamous penchant for the high-octane thrills of fast-paced sports activities. Sergey, his father, was all the time tuned into stay sports activities broadcasts during Medvedev’s childhood, kindling a ardour for racing in his son.

Medvedev’s dad recounted: “He was perhaps forced to watch, and then became carried away. He watched every competition that I watched. He loved watching biathlon and racing.” Back on the 2020 Western and Southern Open, the world No. 11 candidly spoke concerning the incident that value him his driving privileges, admitting he misplaced his license for a half-year stretch.

“Yeah, I exceeded the speed limits. So I cannot drive in France for six months. Yeah, I had nothing to do. I took it as it is. I broke the rules, so I have to pay for it,” Medvedev confessed.

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“I was going 163 kilometers per hour, where probably it would be like 159 they would not take my license away.”

When questioned if he was conscious of the velocity restrict on the time, the 29-year-old conceded: “Yeah, but it was no cars and I was going home after a tough practice day, so I wanted to be home faster.”

Medvedev hasn’t curbed his love for automobiles, as evidenced by a sponsorship with BMW and the showcase of his automotive assortment on social media. Nevertheless, lately, the Russian relegates his need for velocity to the go-kart circuit, steering clear of public roads.