Daniil Medvedev received a warning over a ‘violation for unsportsmanlike conduct’ during his Wimbledon semi-final defeat.
The Russian was seen having an exchange with umpire Eva Asderaki midway through the first set of his semi-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz.
Medvedev was seemingly upset about a decision from the umpire to call ‘not up’, signalling that the ball had bounced twice before the Russian was able to hit it.
He had been trying to chase a drop shot from the Spaniard but the umpire’s decision meant the contentious point was awarded to Alcaraz.
It also allowed Alcaraz to break back in the first set, which ultimately went to a tiebreak before Medevedev finally won it.
Not long after the unusual interaction, the umpire was seen consulting with referee Denise Parnell and tournament supervisor Wayne McKewen, which suggested something serious had occurred.
Medvedev was seemingly upset about a decision from the umpire to call ‘not up’, signalling that the ball had bounced twice before the Russian was able to hit it.
He had been trying to chase a drop shot from the Spaniard but the umpire’s decision meant the contentious point was awarded to Alcaraz.
It also allowed Alcaraz to break back in the first set, which ultimately went to a tiebreak before Medevedev finally won it.
Not long after the unusual interaction, the umpire was seen consulting with referee Denise Parnell and tournament supervisor Wayne McKewen, which suggested something serious had occurred.
It is unclear exactly what was said between Medvedev and the umpire.
Reacting on BBC Sport, ex-tennis star Tim Henman said: “I am just wondering after this point if Daniil Medvedev has said something to the umpire for the supervisor to come on the court.
“If you use a swear word you get a code violation and a fine. But, if you verbally abuse the umpire that’s where there is a question mark.
“Maybe a default, but with the supervisor on court and the umpire down that doesn’t happen if something has not gone on.”
After being called out by the umpire for a double bounce (though it was actually one) on the breakpoint, Medvedev didn't hold back his words.
As seen in the gif, Medvedev receives a code violation after arguing with the umpire. #TennisDrama #Medvedev #wimbeldon pic.twitter.com/jQMATEehXs— Eugene Krasicki (@efkrasicki) July 12, 2024
After the umpire had consulted with the supervisor, she handed Medvedev a warning before play restarted.
The Grand Slam handbook states that ‘players shall not at any time directly or indirectly verbally abuse any official’.
