Daniil Medvedev throwing his racket in frustration. (Image: Eurosport.)
Daniil Medvedev threw his tennis racket along the floor and into the advertising hoardings in a second meltdown this week at the .
Last year’s finalist found himself in a tricky situation a set down to Learner Tien, while also trailing in the second to the 19-year-old American, before his frustrations got the better of him.
Struggling to hold his serve, Medvedev was broken once more and launched his racket from distance into the boards on the side of the court.
While ensuring that he did not risk harming spectators by aiming his throw along the floor, there was a risk that it could have clipped up off the floor dangerously and as Eurosport commentator Robbie Koenig said on air, it “could have gone anywhere”.
The explosive moments came after he had smashed a racket into the net and broke a TV camera during his first-round victory over wildcard Kasidit Samrej.
Medvedev broke a camera attached to the net after an unfortunate net cord went against him, in the knowledge that he would be picking up a fine for his reaction.
Daniil Medvedev snapping during his second-round clash. (Image: Getty)
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