Medvedev's Outbursts and Racket Smash: Net Camera Shattered During Tense Match Against Thai Wildcard

Medvedev's Outbursts and Racket Smash: Net Camera Shattered During Tense Match Against Thai Wildcard

MELBOURNE- 14 JAN - Daniil Medvedev smashed his racket and a net camera in frustration during a tense first-round match against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej at the Australian Open. Despite

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MELBOURNE - 14 JAN - Daniil Medvedev smashed his racket and a net camera in frustration during a tense first-round match against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej at the Australian Open. Despite the meltdown, the Russian recovered to secure a 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 victory under the afternoon sun at Rod Laver Arena.

Medvedev’s outburst came after losing his serve in the third set, earning him a code violation and delaying the match as debris was cleared. However, the incident appeared to help the fifth seed refocus, allowing him to dominate the final two sets and advance to face American qualifier Learner Tien in the second round. “At the end of last year, I might have lost this match,” Medvedev said, expressing relief at starting the new year with a hard-fought win.

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev reacts while holding his smashed racquet during his first round match against Thailand’s Kasidit Samrej at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, January 14, 2025.

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