Daniil Medvededv broke his racket by landing several shots into the net camera, which he also degraded in this gesture of fury during his very sluggish victory against the Thai Kasidit Samrej, this Tuesday at the Australian Open .
Daniil Medvedev (28 years old) lost his temper again this Tuesday at the Australian Open. If racket breakages are common on the circuit, the Russian made a “double blow” by repeatedly smashing his tool against the net where a small camera was housed which allows the actors to be filmed up close. A gesture of frustration made after an exchange where his opponent touched the edge of the net, then offered himself two balls to win the third set.
Black screen on camera
In anger, Medvedev attacked the net, aiming specifically at the small camera. A few moments later, he finally lost this third round against the Thai Kasidit Samrej (23 years old), beneficiary of a wild card, for his very complicated entry into the Australian Open.
The fifth player in the world finally won by winning in five sets (6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2) after having had a big scare against the modest 418th in the world . “I know I play better when I play more tennis,” he joked after the match. “So I said to myself, ‘Why play for an hour and a half? I need at least three hours to feel my shots better, to have good sensations.
He also said he was surprised by the very good level of his opponent whom he had not estimated at this level. “I watched his matches and I didn’t see that level, so I was surprised,” he told the audience, laughing. “If he plays like that every game, his life can be good: money, girls, casino, whatever. If he doesn’t do it, he won’t succeed, not through tennis anyway! But I wish him to play like that every game.
He did not dwell on his blood shot against the camera for which he did not receive a warning from the referee. The object immediately stopped transmitting, although it eventually regained functionality. Last November, the last finalist of the Australian Open had already tackled the court equipment by hitting a microphone during the ATP Finals.
