Medvedev Explains Why He Did Not Post On Social Media After Crocus City Hall Attack
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Daniil Medvedev has hit back at his critics after not posting on any of his social media accounts after the attack at Russia's Crocus City Hall.
It has been another busy start to the season for the 2021 US Open champion. He made two big finals at the Australian Open and Indian Wells but lost out on both occasions to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz respectively.
Sinner's Australian Open triumph is one of the reasons he has a comfortable lead in the current ATP race to the end-of-season finals. But Medvedev is still in a very good early position to qualify for that event once again.
However, the issue about the attack at Crocus City Hall is not the first time Medvedev has answered questions about off-court issues. For example, he clarified that he has a completely respectful relationship with Stefanos Tsitsipas.
In a recent interview with the Russian magazine Sport Express, Medvedev explained the principle he holds which led to him not speaking about the tragedy until taking part in that interview.
"Some people noticed that I didn't post anything on social media and some people judged me for it. But I simply live by the principle that social networks are not life. I try to follow this and then want to instill this in my children."
The 28-year-old then elaborated slightly more on this, making it absolutely clear that it did not mean that he did not care about such terrible tragedies.
"Therefore, the fact that I have not written words of sorrow on social networks doesn't mean that I don't care. I was and continue to worry about what happened. I hope that all people can get through this and move on with their lives."
Medvedev also offered his sincere condolences to the victims of the attack during the interview, saying he had to find a way to continue playing at the Miami Open after hearing about the tragic events.
"It was terrible news, My condolences to all the families of the victims. I experienced the tragedy at Crocus, going out onto the court and with my family. But the tournament had to continue, although it was difficult."
