• Daniil Medvedev faced a challenging match against Thailand’s Kasidit Samrej at the Australian Open.
• Frustration led Medvedev to smash a camera attached to the net with his racket.
• The world No. 5 ultimately won the five-set match with scores of 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2.
• Medvedev received a warning from the chair umpire for racket abuse.
• He is set to face 19-year-old American Learner Tien in the next round.

Daniil Medvedev, the world No. 5, showcased both his skill and his temper during a highly competitive match in the Australian Open against Thailand’s Kasidit Samrej. After a tense exchange, the Russian star became frustrated and smashed a camera positioned at the net with his racket. The incident occurred during a pivotal moment in the third set, leading to a warning for racket abuse from the chair umpire. Medvedev eventually triumphed, securing a five-set victory with scores of 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2 over Samrej, who had ranked 418th in the world and was making his Grand Slam debut. In a post-match interview, Medvedev joked, “What I have to say is that the camera was very, very strong,” referring to the durability of the equipment compared to his racket. He expressed hopes that the potential fine for his actions would not be too steep, humorously noting, “When I did it, I didn’t want to smash the camera to pieces.” Looking forward, Medvedev will face the young American player Learner Tien in the second round, indicating he was looking to build on his performance despite the moment of frustration. For more details, you can read the reports on CNN and The Daily Beast.