US Open: Medvedev Fined for US Open Outburst
Daniil Medvedev fined $42,500 for unsportsmanlike conduct and racquet abuse after his US Open meltdown vs Benjamin Bonzi.
The fiery 29-year-old Russian erupted on Sunday following an incident in the third set when Bonzi was...
Daniil Medvedev has been fined $42,500 for his outburst during the first-round loss to Benjamin Bonzi at the US Open. The fine includes $30,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $12,500 for racquet abuse. This amount is roughly 40% of the $110,000 Medvedev earned for participating in the first round at Flushing Meadows.
Incident Details
The incident occurred when a photographer walked onto the court, prompting Medvedev to react furiously and argue with the chair umpire, Greg Allensworth. Medvedev claimed Allensworth wanted to end the match early, saying, “He wants to go home, guys. He doesn’t like to be here. He gets paid by the match, not by the hour.” This outburst delayed the match for over six minutes, with the crowd chanting “Second serve!” as Medvedev riled them up.
Aftermath
Medvedev's behavior was widely criticized, and he had anticipated a hefty fine, stating in a post-match press conference that he expected a big fine, referencing Reilly Opelka's similar experience. Medvedev's loss to Bonzi marked his third consecutive Grand Slam first-round exit, raising questions about his form and composure.
The fiery 29-year-old Russian erupted on Sunday following an incident in the third set when Bonzi was preparing to serve for the match.
A photographer mistakenly wandered onto the court, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a first serve.
Medvedev raced across the court to remonstrate with Allensworth, accusing the official of wanting to end the match early.
Medvedev's anger escalated as he turned to the crowd, egging them on to express their discontent with the umpire's decision. The spectators responded enthusiastically, chanting and booing, which led to a six-minute delay in the match. Eventually, play resumed, but Medvedev's momentum had dissipated.
Match Conclusion
Despite breaking Bonzi's serve after the delay, Medvedev couldn't stem the tide, and Bonzi ultimately secured a 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 0-6, 6-4 win. In a final act of frustration, Medvedev violently smashed his racquet to the ground, underscoring his displeasure with the loss and the match's contentious moments. This behavior likely contributed to the hefty fine he received afterward.
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