Talk about a bad day at the office! Daniil Medvedev’s US Open exit came with a hefty side of fines for unsportsmanlike conduct and equipment abuse. What really happened during his meltdown on court, and how much did it cost him? You won’t believe the details behind this dramatic Grand Slam moment.

Renowned tennis star Daniil Medvedev recently faced significant disciplinary action, incurring a substantial fine following a dramatic display of unsportsmanlike conduct and equipment abuse during his first-round exit at the prestigious US Open.

The former World No. 1 endured a forgettable night on the New York courts, ultimately succumbing to France’s Benjamin Bonzi in a grueling five-set encounter. The unexpected defeat, with a final score of 6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 0-6, 6-4, marked an early departure for Medvedev from the year’s final Grand Slam tournament.

Tensions escalated during a pivotal match point in the third set when Medvedev engaged in a heated exchange with chair umpire Greg Allensworth. The dispute arose after Allensworth awarded a first serve to Bonzi, prompted by a US Open photographer who had prematurely encroached onto the court, anticipating the match’s conclusion.

The emotional outburst did not conclude with the verbal altercation. Following his defeat, a visibly frustrated Medvedev proceeded to smash his racquet in a fit of anger before making his exit from the arena, an act that further compounded his disciplinary transgressions.

Reports confirmed that the Russian tennis player received a collective fine exceeding $40,000 for his actions. This substantial penalty included $30,000 specifically for his ‘unsportsmanlike conduct’ and an additional $12,500 for the ‘abuse of equipment,’ reflecting the severity of his on-court behavior.

The financial repercussion of these fines is significant, as the total penalty amounted to nearly 40 percent of the prize money Medvedev would have earned for simply participating in the first round of the US Open, which stands at approximately $110,000. This highlights the substantial cost of such disciplinary infractions.

Speaking to the media after the match, Medvedev acknowledged the certainty of a fine for his actions but admitted he was unaware of the exact figure. He cryptically hinted at a previous, substantial fine received by another player, underscoring the potential magnitude of his own impending penalty.