Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev, the world’s third racket, was fined 9 thousand dollars due to the results of the second round match against Finnish representative Emil Ruusuvuori at the Australian Open. This was reported by Sport Keeda.
The reason for the penalty was unsportsmanlike conduct.
Medvedev defeated Ruusuvuori in five games, winning 0:2 in sets (3:6, 6:7(1), 6:4, 7:6(1), 6:0). The meeting ended around 04:00 local time.
Pole Hubert Hurkacz was also fined for unsportsmanlike conduct ($7,600 for obscene language) and was also penalized for his loss to Medvedev. After the match was over, he threw his racket over the net and cursed obscenely. Other players fined included Tommy Paul ($6,000 for breaking a racket in the third round) and Holger Rune ($7,600 for unsportsmanlike conduct).
Medvedev reached the final of the Australian Open. He will fight against Italian representative Jannik Sinner for the cup, the match will be played on January 28, the estimated start time is 11.30 Moscow time.
Previous Medvedev match in the name Australian Open gold added to his collection.