The rebel sympathizes with another rebel: John Mcenroe wanted Medvedev to win the match in which he caused a scandal at the US Open + a hallucinating episode with Ilie Nastase: “The referee was drunk!”

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Daniil Medvedev received, in the end, the fine expected from his excessive behavior during the match with Benjamin Bonzi from the first round, $ 42,000. The Frenchman prevailed in five sets, meanwhile advanced in the third round, but the Russian had a moved reaction when the opponent had a match ball in set 3 and when a photographer entered the stands, and the seat referee dictated the first service for bonzi again.

John Mcenroefamous for his confrontations with officials and nervous outbursts, commented on the situation in an intermediate discussion by Eurosport.

“Well, if you get to know me a little, you probably know I would prefer a show instead of seeing everyone reacting in the same way. After what happened, people were not fans. He was on TV, everywhere and this shows that he has no connection with tennis.

John Mcenroe about Daniil Medvedev: “He went crazy, there is no doubt”

He then directed to Medvedev's particular situation, in a period of confusion in his tennis lasting for months. “Daniil, obviously, has a lot of problems with his game. This is not the first time it happens and it is not the first time it happens at the US Open. He went crazy, there is no doubt. He did a lot of a case of what had happened, but obviously, if the return to the next point, we wouldn't have talked about it, didn't you? After all, this incredible confrontation resulted”, Weighs Mcenroe what happened.

“I give a lot of credit to Bonzi because he did not lose, somehow he managed to impose himself in the fifth set, he deserves all the praises, but for me, even if I respect a lot what Bonzi did, I would have preferred to see … it would have been a total madness if Daniil led to the end to the end.”, The quadruple champion from Flushing Meadows pointed out.

He now has difficulty winning matches … I'm sorry to see him as he is now on the tennis court. It goes through some things, tries to find themselves, but … I hope it is ok as soon as possible. I do not know what to do the rest of the year, but it is obvious that it has to gather – John Mcenroe

For some time now, last years, in tennis, but not only, many athletes have begun to reveal their experiences, struggles, talk about the things that make them feel vulnerable and even prevent them from evolving at their best level. How does the former ATP leader see this?

John Mcenroe: “You reveal your weaknesses and you don't want to do this. It's a very thin line.”

“I would have spoken more about my mental health, my problems when I was younger and maybe you, journalists, would have had more understanding towards me“, He started, joking in half, the answer to the GSP question.” Those who spoke recently are not the first players who go through difficulties, I feel the pressure, they must handle expectations and the list can continue. There is nothing new, “he said.

Mcenroe then pointed out that now there are access to many methods, forms to manage problems, having the opportunity to talk to a psychologist or psychiatrist. The players travel with such people, it is something that before, he indicates, it could not be imagined.

“I think it's important to talk about what you experience. But that requires courage because, in a certain sense, as a sportsman, you reveal your weaknesses and you don't want to do that. It is a very thin line trying to find the best way to manage such situations”, The legendary player believes.

Alexander Zverev Photo: Guliver/Getty Images

Then mentioned on Alexander Zverevmost recently added to the list of those who admitted that they have resorted to professional aid to get out of a dark place. “It is not the first, it will not be the last and I think that, in the end, the world has to show support. It is great to be a professional tennis player, but you have to be able to solve your problems with the right people. The family is important, obviously, for Alcaraz, who always brings his tour. John Mcenroe.

Billie Jean King said that “pressure is a privilege.” Well, it's easy to say. It is much more difficult to get on the ground and put into practice – John Mcenroe

John Mcenroe, tasty disclosure with Ilie Nastase: “Make cool tennis. I'll go to the locker room and beat him”

John Mcenroe with the Trophy at the US Open in 1981 Photo: Imago Images

The winner of 8 Grand Slam titles ended the subject in a funny bitter note. He told a hallucinating episode at the US Open, whose protagonist was with Ilie Nastase In 1979, in the second round, the American winning 6-4, 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.

“It was the first time that night matches had been scheduled in New York. Elijah was older than me for a few years, had passed his peak period and became playing the whole match,” Mcenroe laughed.

“At one point, the referee begged him to play, telling him he would be disqualified. The crowd went crazy, throwing all kinds of objects on the ground, was about to break a revolt. The referee of the tournament entered the field, I felt his breath, he had drunk about six glasses. I said, “We have to play, otherwise it will be upset here.””He continued the incredible episode.

“So, drinking, he climbed the chair and took down the referee. It's the only time in my career when the referee would be taken off the chair. And I said,” I'll … I'll kill Nasty. Make cool. I'll go to the locker room and beat him. “

“After the match, I defeated him, I went to the locker room, I was ready to squeeze him, and he says, “Macaroni! Let's go for dinner! » I say, “What?” And in a second, I'm ready to kill the guy, and in the next second, I go out with him and a few friends at the table. You never know what will happen. Unfortunately maybe, but I identify with Medvedev more than most players”, Concluded John Mcenroe.