Rafael Nadal has assured Daniil Medvedev the tide of public sentiment will eventually turn after the Russian found himself cast in the role of pantomime villain at the Australian Open.
Overrun by the indefatigable Nadal in an epic final, Medvedev endured a ongoing battle with crowds at Melbourne Park after a tense match against Nick Kyrgios in the second round.
The 25-year-old repeatedly questioned local fans' intelligence over their "disrespectful" behaviour and berated chair umpires for not keeping crowds in check.
