Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances

Calm in real life but demons on court - Medvedev runs out of chances Daniil Medvedev’s composed demeanor off the court contrasts sharply with his frequent outbursts during matches, a pattern that has repeatedly drawn media attention and disciplinary action. At Wimbledon in 2017, the then‑21‑year‑old Russian grew incensed over several calls made by umpire Mariana Alves during his second‑round match. He responded by sprinkling coins at her feet as she descended from the chair. Medvedev later apologised and denied that his actions were intended to accuse Alves of bias. Two years later, again at Wimbledon, officials reportedly considered defaulting Medvedev after an outburst directed at umpire Eva Asderaki‑Moore. Medvedev said he had uttered something in Russian that was “not pleasant, but not implicit the line.” Following a discussion among the umpire, the tournament supervisor and the referee, he avoided a default and received only a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. His behaviour at the 2025 Australian Open proved far costlier. Medvedev was fined more than £60,000 after attempting to damage a net camera and engaging in a highly publicised meltdown earlier that year at the US Open. During a raucous evening at the 2025 US Open, Benjamin Bonzi held match point for a straight‑set victory over Medvedev in the opening round when a photographer unexpectedly walked onto the court between Medvedev’s first and second serves. Umpire Greg Allensworth awarded Bonzi another first serve because of the interruption, provoking Medvedev’s fury. He accused Allensworth of hoping to engineer a quick finish – noting that the official is paid per match rather than per hour – and the ensuing delay stretched beyond five minutes as Medvedev rallied the crowd. Although Medvedev managed to save the match point, he ultimately lost the encounter in five sets. Frustration boiled over once more, and he smashed his racket repeatedly against the advertising board beside his chair.