(VIDEO) Daniil Medvedev's coach has novel way of attempting to stop camera intrusion on court
ATPTuesday, 30 April 2024 at 21:00
Daniil
Medvedev left a humorous reaction when his coach Gilles Cervara was seen
crossing out a camera during the Madrid Open. The French coach has been
accompanying the 2021 US Open champion for eight seasons, one of the most
successful collaborations on the ATP Tour.
Previously,
the coach worked as a hitting partner, having notable clients such as Thomas
Enqvist, Justine Henin, and Marat Safin, until he formally began his coaching
career in 2017. Under Cervara's guidance, Medvedev has won 19 titles and
reached the world No. 1 ranking in 2022.
Tennis
Channel recently shared a video where it can be seen that a camera was trying
to capture Cervara's expression as he was sitting on a court. However, the
Frenchman decided to pass a marker over the camera lens in a playful moment:
"No cameras allowed" read the post on X (formerly Twitter).
Medvedev
responded to the post with a smiling face emoji and took the coach's moment from
outside the court with humor.
Despite
Medvedev's difficult relationship with clay courts, the Russian is already in
the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open. At Caja Magica, he secured victories
against strong opponents such as Matteo Arnaldi, Sebastian Korda (25th seed),
and Aleksander Bublik (No. 17th). In the quarterfinals, he awaits the winner
between Rafael Nadal and Jiri Lehecka.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
In his journalism, Cristhián places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. His coverage is grounded in research, context, and direct engagement with professional tennis.
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