Daniil Medvedev has faced a total fine of $42,500 for his actions during his match at the US Open. The significant penalty stems from his severe critique of the umpire and his subsequent racquet destruction during his fifth-round defeat to Benjamin Bonzi.

This fine significantly reduces Medvedev’s earnings from the match, which totaled $110,000. The 13th-seeded player in the tournament received a $30,000 penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior as assessed by tournament referee Jake Garner, and an additional $12,500 for damaging his racquet.

Notable Incident:

The tumult arose when a photographer prematurely entered the court during a crucial point in the match. Chair umpire Greg Allensworth directed the photographer to leave the court, which Medvedev contested vigorously for approximately six minutes, causing the crowd to react with booing and chants for a second serve.

“He wants to go home, guys,” Medvedev exclaimed towards the umpire’s chair, adding that the official should not be paid by the hour. Translation: “He wants to go home, guys. He doesn’t like to be here. He gets paid by the match, not by the hour.”

Despite the confrontation, Medvedev managed to take the third and fourth sets, ultimately losing in the fifth set. Following the match, he infamously smashed his racquet against his chair multiple times, marking his third straight early exit in the first round of a Grand Slam and a repeat loss to Bonzi.

Medvedev’s aggressive behavior is not a new occurrence; he has a history of similar outbursts, including flipping off the crowd in 2019 and facing fines for tirades related to racquet and camera incidents earlier this year.

Additional Coverage:

This incident aligns with a timeline of Medvedev’s aggressive reactions on the court, which include multiple fines in various tournaments.