PM Modi refers to the US OPEN in Mann ki Baat...WHY?

Prime Minister, Modi, in his program, Mann ki Baat, aired on Aug 29th, specifically appealed to the people of India, across all age groups to hear the speech of Medvedev, who lost to Nadal, in the US Open, Mens Singles Finals, which was held a few weeks back. Is the Prime Minister, a Tennis lover? What was the message that the Prime Minister was trying to communicate? Who was this message intended for? What is the larger meaning behind this message. Get it all on Talking Turkey with Kanthi