Daniil Medvedev’s US Open Meltdown costs it $ 42,500
Daniil Medvedev Fined $42,500 for On-Court Meltdown at US Open
Daniil Medvedev responds during a match against Benjamin Bonzi in the first round of the US Open on Sunday in New York.
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Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev found himself in hot water at the US Open this week, as he was fined a total of US $42,500 for his behavior during a first-round match.
During the match, a photographer entered the court, causing a delay and leading to Medvedev’s outburst. Tournament Referee Jake Garner docked Medvedev US $30,000 for unsporting behavior and an additional US $12,500 for racquet abuse.
The US Open Match of Medvedev delayed by Booing fans after the photographer enters the court
The incident occurred while Medvedev was trailing in the third set, and the photographer was on the court during a crucial point. Medvedev’s frustrations boiled over, leading to a confrontation with the official and disruptions in the match.
Despite rallying to win the set, Medvedev ultimately fell to his opponent Benjamin Bonzi in a five-set thriller, marking his third consecutive first-round exit at a Grand Slam tournament.
