US Open: $ 42,500 fine for impulsive Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev’s on-court antics at the US Open have resulted in a hefty fine of $42,500. The Russian tennis star was penalized $30,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct, according to tournament organizers in New York. this isn’t the first time Medvedev’s emotions have boiled over, drawing comparisons to other volatile players in sports history, like John McEnroe, whose outbursts were legendary.

Adding insult to injury, Medvedev incurred an additional $12,500 fine for smashing his racket after the match’s conclusion. The total fine represents a notable chunk – over a third – of the $110,000 prize money he earned in the first round. This raises the question: are these fines a sufficient deterrent, or are they simply the cost of doing business for a player of Medvedev’s caliber?

The former US Open Champion had freaked out in his first round match after a photographer ran to the pitch before the end of the game. Later he hit his tennis racket on the floor adn then several times against the bank until the racket was completely destroyed.

Medledew had 3: 6, 5: 7, 4: 5 back and match ball against the Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi when there were wild scenes. After the first beat Bonzis surcharge, a photographer, to whom the accreditation was later withdrawn, entered the place and thus disturbed the game. Referee Greg Allensworth decided to repeat the first service. Then medledew turned through.

“people,he wants to go,he is paid for per game,not an hour,” said Medvedev about the referee and heated up the audience. The spectators booed and made so much noise that the match was interrupted for minutes. Then the game first turned in favor of Medvedev. the Russian had to give up 3: 6, 5: 7, 7: 6 (7: 5), 6: 0, 4: 6.

Medvedev later said his anger helped him to find him back into the match. It was a funny moment. “I was not angry with the photographer. I was angry with the decision,” said the former world ranking first, which other tennis professionals have accused several of unsportsmanlike behavior. His conclusion: “I didn’t do anything bad.”