Daniil Medvedev faces fine after destroying camera in Australian Open meltdown ...Middle East

Medvedev, 28, lost the second and third set against Samrej, the world No 418 only earned a place in the draw by winning the Asia-Pacific Wildcard play-off in Chengdu last month.

The Russian No 1 was given a warning for racket abuse and according to the grand slam handbook, could face a fine of up to £40,000. However, he can probably expect much less: in 2023, Novak Djokovic damaged a net post at Wimbledon by smashing his racket on it, and was fined just over £6,000.

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Medvedev, 413 places above him in the world rankings, is the No 5 seed at the Australian Open but had limited pre-season training after welcoming his second child, only arriving in Melbourne a few days before the tournament started.

However, untimely double-faults at 4-5 in the second set and 3-4 in the third allowed Samrej to break the 6ft 6in Russian’s huge serve twice in the hour that followed.

The former world No 1 and 2021 US Open champion swiped at the centre of the net five times with his racket, shattering the small camera that had been installed there, earning a warning for racket abuse from umpire Damien Dumusois.

Staff at Melbourne Park had to replace the broken camera after Medvedev destroyed it (Photo: Reuters)

Medvedev’s rustiness was understandable given his late arrival in Melbourne, although he insisted he had completed a five-week pre-season programme, one of the longest of his career.

“Last year I made the same, no tournaments. In my opinion, it starts too early,” Medvedev said.

“I feel like I’m at the age where I want to be at home. I don’t see myself ever playing something before Australian Open because I really like to spend this time with my family, which is growing.

”The season starts too early. But I feel great, because it gives me extra time to practice. I think we’re going to see a lot of interesting things from me, and I’m looking forward to it.”

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