Daniil Medvedev has a reputation for being sent into meltdown on the court and US Open fans have witnessed it first hand.
On Sunday, Medvedev had a total head loss after losing his first-round match at Louis Armstrong Stadium to Benjamin Bonzi.
Medvedev smashed his racket as he was knocked out of the US Open in the first roundGetty But it wasn’t the first time that he had been involved in controversy in New YorkGettyHe smashed his racket multiple times on the ground following his defeat in what was a controversial clash.
A moment that included a photographer entering the court at the wrong time began a furious rage from the Russian.
Medvedev incited the crowd who booed the umpire for allowing Bonzi to re-take his first serve due to the interference.
After a long delay play continued, but he would go on to lose and then take his anger out on his equipment.
The US Open fans appeared to be on Medvedev’s side this year, but that certainly wasn’t the case in 2019…
Six years ago, the Russian was involved in more controversy in New York which led to backlash from fans.
During a third-round meeting with Feliciano Lopez, Medvedev erupted after a call went against him.
With the score locked at 5-5 in the opening set, he ripped a towel out of a ball boy’s hands and threw it on the ground.
The crowd instantly responded with boos and groans before Medvedev then lobbed his racket the ground.
He went on to received a code violation from the umpire, before angrily ranting at him whilst appealing the decision.
Medvedev snatched a towel out of a ball boys hands during his matchGetty He then made a rude gesture to the crowd as they booed him for his actionsGettyMedvedev then lost the fans completely, as he sneakily held up his middle finger towards the stands.
A replay of the rude gesture he made whilst walking back onto the court was shown on the courtside screen.
And that led to the fans booing him again loudly, whilst he managed to avoid any further punishment for his actions.
Tennis fans online were also left outraged at Medvedev’s actions, with one writing on X: “Don’t care if it is the umpire’s live sight or video replay in the stadium, you have to call a code violation on a player for an obscene gesture.”
Another said: “What is Medvedev’s problem?? It’s like he wants to get defaulted. Crowd has come alive and fully behind Lopez’s because of Medvedev’s antics.”
“Hope feli beats this kid! Disgusting behavior from Medvedev,” a third fan posted after the incident.
Medvedev smiled cheekily as he sarcastically thanked the US Open crowdThe Telegraph / YouTubeSarcastic statement
Medvedev went on to beat Lopez 7-6, 4-6, 7-6, 6-4 to reach the fourth round of the US Open in 2019.
After securing his win, he was still being booed by the crowd, and he sent them a sarcastic during his on-court interview.
“Thank you all guys, because your energy tonight gave me the win,” Medvedev said towards the fans.
“Because if you were not here guys, I would probably lose the match because I was so tired.
“I was cramping yesterday. It was so tough for me to play. So I want all of you to know that when you sleep tonight, I won because of you.
“The energy you’re giving me right now guys, I think it will be enough for my next five matches.
“The more you do this, the more I will win. For your guys. Thank you!”
Medvedev did in fact go on to win three more matches at the US Open six years ago, reaching the final.
He knocked out Dominik Koepfer, Stan Wawrinka and Grigor Dimitrov on his way to setting up a clash with Rafael Nadal.
Nadal would beat him 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in a five-set thriller to deny him his first career Grand Slam title.
Medvedev eventually went on to win the US Open in 2021 to claim what is still his only major title.
Unfortunately for him, this year his latest rage in New York hasn’t led to another final appearance after a first round elimination.
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