Well-known for his world-class tennis, epic meltdowns and cheeky personality, former world No. 1 Daniil Medvedev evokes a modern-day John McEnroe. And now, he’s all dressed up like the American tennis champion—and the original “tennis brat”—in a hilarious new video.
In a social media promo spot for Pepperstone, the ATP Tour’s rankings sponsor, Medvedev is seen hitting on grass courts when the three-time Wimbledon champion interrupted the practice.
McEnroe, who won the men’s singles title in 1981, 1983, 1984, lobbed an "idea" that he promised would take Medvedev from being just “one of the best players in the world” to the top of the pack again.
“I feel… ridiculous?” Medvedev responded in his signature deadpan style—as the next clip revealed the Russian player kitted out in McEnroe’s signature polo and tiny shorts, red sweatband and wooden racquet.