Daniil Medvedev admits a meme of him making a gesture during his clash against Holger Rune at the BNP Paribas Open will probably be the most memorable thing of their match. 

With a 7-5, 6-4 victory against the Dane, the world No. 4 guaranteed his spot in the Indian Wells semi-finals, making it to the final four of a Masters 1000 event for the first time since Rome last year. Medvedev crushed eighteen opponents and broke his opponent four times. This was not, however, the match’s talking point.

During a long rally between the two at the beginning of the second set, Rune smacked a ball straight at Medvedev. Although the Dane expressed regret, his opponent did not perceive it. causing Medvedev to gesture that he was observing him by pointing two fingers to his eyes and then to Rune.

After winning the match in straight sets, Medvedev said, “I didn’t hear you say sorry,” to Rune at the net.Rune responded with something icy, saying, “There’s no reason to talk about it.”

“The problem is that social media has taken over our world, and it’s likely that this will continue for the next ten or so years.”Later, Medvedev informed reporters.
“No one will remember the amazing good points that we had.”That’s just the way things are. I had no idea. I get irrational and angry. The umpire, Carlos, told me he apologized. I apologized then for not seeing you apologize. Everything is finished. I do not believe that this story will go on.

The Russian went on to say that he “has nothing against” Rune and that he is ready to put the incident behind him.

Having advanced to his 13th Masters 1000 semifinal, Tommy Paul, a home player, will be the next opponent for Medvedev. Casper Ruud was defeated 6-2, 1-6, 6-3 by Paul, who is ranked 17th in the draw.

“It appears that he is performing well. Actually, before to the competition, we practiced together. shattered each other during two games, which is typical at Indian Wells.About his next opponent, Medvedev stated.
“We didn’t have many matches, so we’re expecting a close contest.”

The only hard court Masters 1000 event on the Tour that the 28-year-old Medvedev has not yet won is Indian Wells.