Social media users had mixed reactions to Daniil Medvedev’s behavior during his match against Sebastian Korda at the 2024 Madrid Open. The intense match featured incredible strokes from both the baseline and the net, with the Russian player ultimately winning 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-3.
During the end of the first set, Medvedev requested that the chair umpire close the stadium roof due to the impending rain. The umpire informed him that it was not within his power to do so, prompting Medvedev to sarcastically suggest that the decision was made by the ‘Illuminati.’
Some fans believed that Medvedev’s reaction was due to frustration over losing the first set, while others found it entertaining, especially when he was losing. However, there were also those who criticized his on-court behavior, calling him the “premadonna” of the men’s tour and suggesting that he should be heavily fined or suspended.
Despite the controversy, many fans still appreciated Medvedev’s sense of humor during matches. The Russian player is now set to face Alexander Bublik in the Round of 16. This is not the first time Medvedev has had a disagreement with a chair umpire; such an incident occurred at the Australian Open final against Italy’s Jannik Sinner, where his request for a bathroom break was declined as he had already taken the allotted number of breaks for the match.
