Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia – January 14, 2025 Daniil Medvedev of Russia reacts while holding his smashed racket during his first round match against Kasidit Samrej of Thailand REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas of Thailand
Temperamental Russian Daniil Medvedev was fined $76,000 on Saturday for his behavior at the Australian Open, where he destroyed a network camera, threw his racquet and skipped a post-match news conference.
The world number five was penalized $10,000 for a disaster during his first-round five-unit victory against Thailand’s Kasidit Samrej, when he smashed his racket and ruined the camera.
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He faced an even bigger penalty ($66,000) for his antics in the next round when he crashed out to 19-year-old qualifier Learner Tien.
During the match he threw his racket towards the sideline, skating across the court until he reached an advertising panel near his bench.
He also argued with the referee after being penalized for repeated foot fouls and then skipped his mandatory post-match press conference.
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Medvedev had reached three of the last four Australian Open finals, including 2024, when he imploded after leading by two units and losing to Jannik Sinner.
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