Daniil Medvedev: “Money, girls, casino… whatever”

From anger to jokes in a matter of minutes. That’s how it was premiere of Daniil Medvedev (5th in the ATP ranking) in the Australian Open 2025.
The two-time tournament finalist worked harder than expected to defeat Kasidit Samrej (418°). It was 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1 and 6-2 in just over 3 hours of play.
Already in the post-match note, the Russian let loose: “If he plays like this every game, his life can be good. Money, girls, casino… whatever.”
At his premiere at the Rod Laver Arena, the 28-year-old Moscow native was in for a surprise. On the other hand, the Thai Kasidit Samrej (418th), who had never played a Major and earned an invitation to the event thanks to his consecration in the “AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off”, displayed the tennis of his life disorienting his strong opponent.
Once the match is over, the former number one, who will face the American Learner Tien (121°), executioner of Argentine Camilo Ugo Carabelli (94°), He acknowledged his rival’s task with a laugh: “If he plays like this every game, his life can be good: money, girls, casino, whatever.”
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