MELBOURNE, Australia — Daniil Medvedev was fined a total of $76,000 for his camera and racket smashing outbursts during the first two rounds of the Australian Open. The fines were published Sunday by Australian Open organizers, two days after Medvedev’s unexpected second-round exit. The 2021 US Open champion destroyed a tiny camera hanging in the net by repeatedly smacking it with his racket during a surprisingly difficult, five-set, first-round win over Kasidit Samrej, who was ranked 418th. Medvedev was fined $10,000 for the first-round infringement. Medvedev was penalized a point during his second-round loss to 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien for showing similar signs of frustration. He was fined $66,000 for his second-round code violations. after getting broken to trail 4-3 in the second set when Tien delivered a lob that landed at the baseline, Medvedev chucked his equipment toward the sideline, skidding it across the court until it reached an advertising panel near his bench. At other moments of anger, Medvedev hit a ball against the back wall, toppled a camera behind a baseline and punched his racket bag. He also voiced displeasure about being called for two consecutive foot-faults, resulting in a double-fault, during the second-set tiebreaker.The second-round contest lasted 4 hours, 49 minutes.Medvedev was seeded No.5 at Melbourne Park, where he was the runner-up in three of the past four years, including 12 months ago. This was Medvedev’s first tournament of the season — his wife recently gave birth to their second child — and the 28-year-old Russian never displayed his best tennis.
Daniil Medvedev Fined $76,000 for Outbursts at Australian Open
MELBOURNE,Australia — Daniil Medvedev,the 2021 US Open champion,has been fined a staggering $76,000 for his on-court outbursts during the first two rounds of the Australian Open. The fines, announced by Australian Open organizers on Sunday, come just days after Medvedev’s shocking second-round exit at Melbourne Park.
The Russian tennis star, seeded No. 5,faced a tough start to the tournament. In his first-round match against Kasidit Samrej, ranked 418th in the world, Medvedev struggled through a grueling five-set battle. During the match, he repeatedly smashed a tiny camera hanging in the net with his racket, earning a $10,000 fine for the incident.
Medvedev’s frustrations continued into his second-round match against 19-year-old American qualifier Learner Tien. After being broken to trail 4-3 in the second set,Medvedev hurled his equipment toward the sideline,sending it skidding across the court until it hit an advertising panel. This outburst,along with other moments of anger—including hitting a ball against the back wall,toppling a baseline camera,and punching his racket bag—resulted in a $66,000 fine.
The match, which lasted 4 hours and 49 minutes, also saw Medvedev penalized a point for his behavior. He voiced his displeasure after being called for two consecutive foot-faults, which led to a double-fault during the second-set tiebreaker.
Medvedev,who has been a runner-up at the australian Open in three of the past four years,including last year,struggled to find his rhythm throughout the tournament. This was his first event of the season, coming shortly after his wife gave birth to their second child.
Key Moments of Medvedev’s Outbursts
| Round | Incident | Fine |
|——————|—————————————————————————–|———–|
| First Round | Smashed a net camera with his racket during a five-set win over Kasidit Samrej | $10,000 |
| Second Round | Threw equipment, toppled a baseline camera, and punched his racket bag | $66,000 |
Medvedev’s fines highlight the intense pressure and frustration that can accompany high-stakes tennis matches. While his outbursts have drawn criticism, they also underscore the emotional toll of competing at the highest level.
As the tennis world reflects on Medvedev’s early exit, fans and analysts alike will be watching to see how he bounces back in future tournaments. For now, the $76,000 fine serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of on-court misconduct.
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