On Wednesday, a break between the second and final set worked wonders for Daniil Medvedev during his third-round men's singles match at the Tokyo&nbsp;Olympics.

On Thursday, it didn't. The world number two lost 6-2 7-6(5) to Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta in the quarter-final, despite leaving the court for another lengthy break to change clothes after losing the opening set.

"I changed everything I had (clothes)," Medvedev said afterwards. "I wanted to change my skin because I was sweating like I never did before. It was terrible."

Playing under a blazing sun in humid conditions against Fabio Fognini in Wednesday's first match on Center Court, Medvedev struggled to breathe and said he was on the verge of collapsing.

On Thursday, the matches started from 3 pm after organizers accepted the players' plea to delay the start from the regular 11 am due to the stifling conditions.

The Russian thanked world number one Novak Djokovic for pushing the players' case with the governing body International Tennis Federation.

"Novak is the man, thanks to him. I didn't enjoy the conditions still, but it was much better than playing at 11," Medvedev said with a smile.

Medvedev had a chance to set up an all-Russian semi-final in the men's singles in Tokyo after his compatriot Karen Khachanov progressed to the last four stage earlier on Thursday.

But he said he was not even frustrated after his defeat to Carreno Busta.

"I was just surprised at his level," Medvedev said. "Because today he could win Masters easily and yet he's never been in any final of those. A Grand Slam is different, but with the level here today he can go in the final of the Grand Slam. Easy.

"And about me, I am always trying to do my best. I couldn't play better than what I did today. I could serve better, but then I was wet like hell. I couldn't toss the ball well, once I tossed the ball and got water in my eyes.

"It was not easy to play and I'm really disappointed with myself and for my country to lose in the quarters."

On Wednesday, a break between the second and final set worked wonders for Daniil Medvedev during his third-round men's singles match at the Tokyo Olympics. On Thursday, it didn't.

On Wednesday, a break between the second and final set worked wonders for Daniil Medvedev during his third-round men's singles match at the Tokyo Olympics. On Thursday, it didn't. The world number two lost 6-2 7-6(5) to Spain's Pablo Carreno Busta in the quarter-final, despite leaving the court for another lengthy break to change clothes after losing the opening set. "I changed everything I had (clothes)," Medvedev said afterwards. "I wanted to change my skin because I was sweating like I never did before. It was terrible." Playing under a blazing sun in humid conditions against Fabio Fognini in Wednesday's first match on Center Court, Medvedev struggled to breathe and said he was on the verge of collapsing. On Thursday, the matches started from 3 pm after organizers accepted the players' plea to delay the start from the regular 11 am due to the stifling conditions. The Russian thanked world number one Novak Djokovic for pushing the players' case with the governing body International Tennis Federation. "Novak is the man, thanks to him. I didn't enjoy the conditions still, but it was much better than playing at 11," Medvedev said with a smile. Medvedev had a chance to set up an all-Russian semi-final in the men's singles in Tokyo after his compatriot Karen Khachanov progressed to the last four stage earlier on Thursday. But he said he was not even frustrated after his defeat to Carreno Busta. "I was just surprised at his level," Medvedev said. "Because today he could win Masters easily and yet he's never been in any final of those. A Grand Slam is different, but with the level here today he can go in the final of the Grand Slam. Easy. "And about me, I am always trying to do my best. I couldn't play better than what I did today. I could serve better, but then I was wet like hell. I couldn't toss the ball well, once I tossed the ball and got water in my eyes. "It was not easy to play and I'm really disappointed with myself and for my country to lose in the quarters."

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Daniil Medvedev lost his cool after a journalist asked him a question on Russian athletes carrying a 'stigma of cheaters' coming into the Olympic Games.&nbsp;

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The reporter, whose first language was not English, asked him: "Are the Russian Olympic team athletes carrying a stigma of cheaters in these Games after the scandal and how do you feel about it?"

The question ticked off the world number 2 and he lost his cool.&nbsp;"That’s the first time in my life I’m not gonna answer a question, man. And you should be embarrassed of yourself," he said.&nbsp;

The Russian tennis star urged the press officer beside him to remove him from either the Games or the tennis competition. "I think you should [remove] him from either the Olympic Games, either the tennis tournament. I don’t wanna see him again in my interviews. Thanks," he fumed.

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Medvedev walked away by saying that it was the first such incident in his life.&nbsp;

Earlier, Medvedev was visibly upset due to the scorching conditions for tennis in Tokyo Olympics 2020. He went up to the umpire and told him that he could finish his match but wanted to know who will take responsibility if he died.

"I'm fine. I can finish the match but I can die. If I die will the ITF (governing body International Tennis Federation) take responsibility?" Medvedev said in reply.

The ITF's 'extreme weather policy' allows a 10-minute break between the second and third set if agreed by both players and Medvedev used that time to get a freezing cold shower.

"Even from the first set I didn't feel good enough with my breathing. That's why I called the physio, I felt like my diaphragm was blocked," he said, adding that he felt it was the most humid day so far in Tokyo.

"And then on the second set, I just had darkness in my eyes, like between every point, I didn't know what to do to feel better. Like I was bending over and I couldn't get my breath together so I was ready to just fall down on the court."

Daniil Medvedev lost his cool after a journalist asked him a question on Russian athletes carrying a 'stigma of cheaters' coming into the Olympic Games. ALSO READ: Olympics- 'If I die will the ITF take responsibility?

Daniil Medvedev lost his cool after a journalist asked him a question on Russian athletes carrying a 'stigma of cheaters' coming into the Olympic Games. ALSO READ: Olympics- 'If I die will the ITF take responsibility?': Daniil Medvedev fumes over Tokyo heat The reporter, whose first language was not English, asked him: "Are the Russian Olympic team athletes carrying a stigma of cheaters in these Games after the scandal and how do you feel about it?" The question ticked off the world number 2 and he lost his cool. "That’s the first time in my life I’m not gonna answer a question, man. And you should be embarrassed of yourself," he said. The Russian tennis star urged the press officer beside him to remove him from either the Games or the tennis competition. "I think you should [remove] him from either the Olympic Games, either the tennis tournament. I don’t wanna see him again in my interviews. Thanks," he fumed. IN PICS| Condoms and sex at Olympics: Awareness creation, restrictions and pushback Medvedev walked away by saying that it was the first such incident in his life. Earlier, Medvedev was visibly upset due to the scorching conditions for tennis in Tokyo Olympics 2020. He went up to the umpire and told him that he could finish his match but wanted to know who will take responsibility if he died. "I'm fine. I can finish the match but I can die. If I die will the ITF (governing body International Tennis Federation) take responsibility?" Medvedev said in reply. The ITF's 'extreme weather policy' allows a 10-minute break between the second and third set if agreed by both players and Medvedev used that time to get a freezing cold shower. "Even from the first set I didn't feel good enough with my breathing. That's why I called the physio, I felt like my diaphragm was blocked," he said, adding that he felt it was the most humid day so far in Tokyo. "And then on the second set, I just had darkness in my eyes, like between every point, I didn't know what to do to feel better. Like I was bending over and I couldn't get my breath together so I was ready to just fall down on the court."

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Tokyo Olympics: 'Wanted to change my skin' during break, says Daniil Medvedev

Tokyo Olympics: Daniil Medvedev fumes at journalist, asks for him to be removed over 'cheater' question