Daniil Medvedev punches and slaps Vienna Open court in unusual outburst
Daniil Medvedev punched and slapped the tennis court in Vienna before pulling off an epic escape to beat Britain’s Cameron Norrie 4-6 6-3 7-6(1), reaching his 100th tour-level quarter-final. The No. 3 seed forced a final set after losing the first, and twice came back from a break down in the decider to take it to a tiebreak. He saved a match point when Norrie served for victory.
TL;DR
- Daniil Medvedev expressed frustration by repeatedly hitting the court in Vienna.
- He came back from a set down and multiple breaks down in the decider to defeat Cameron Norrie 4-6 6-3 7-6(1).
- Medvedev saved a match point on Norrie's serve to win the match.
- The win marks Medvedev's 100th tour-level quarter-final and extends his winning streak to six matches.
- He is now closing in on a qualification spot for the ATP Finals.