Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev received a fine for a conflict with the referee during the semifinal match of the Australian Open against the Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas. Named the amount in Twitter journalist Ben Rothenberg, citing tournament minutes.
According to the source, the Russian was fined $12,000. He was punished for unsportsmanlike behavior during the match when he argued with the referee, as well as for an indecent gesture. His opponent was fined $13,000 for uncoordinated help from coaches.
On January 28, Medvedev defeated Tsitsipas and reached the final of the Australian Open. The meeting ended with a score of 7:6, 4:6, 6:4, 6:1 in favor of the Russian. In the final, Medvedev will meet Spaniard Rafael Nadal.
During the semi-finals, Medvedev got into a skirmish with the referee. The incident occurred in the second set with the score 4:5 in favor of Tsitsipas. Medvedev was outraged that the Greek’s father was telling him from the stands. “His dad can talk at every prank? Are you dumb? Can his father talk all the time? Will you answer my question? Look at me! I’m telling you!” Medvedev turned to the judge.
Serb Novak Djokovic is the current winner of the tournament. He is not taking part in the current draw due to deportation from Australia.
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