Djokovic Defends Comment About Medvedev's Performance

Daniil Medvedev faced a challenging opening match at the Australian Open against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej, initially trailing two sets to one before rallying to win in five sets. In his post-match interview, Medvedev humorously praised Samrej, saying, 'If he plays like this every match, his life can be good. Money, girls, casino, whatever.' Novak Djokovic referenced Medvedev's comments after his own third-round victory, adding a light-hearted twist by echoing the Russian's words about future generations of players. Djokovic, who has now played the most singles matches at Grand Slam tournaments in the Open Era, expressed his love for the competition and the significance of these tournaments. Medvedev, who is known for his candidness and sometimes villainous persona, is set to face Learner Tien in the next round. The Australian Open continues to showcase the blend of intense competition and entertaining personalities on the court.