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There was a chaotic scene on Court 13 at the prestigious 2026 Monte Carlo Masters as world number four Daniil Medvedev faced severe disciplinary action after a series of emotional outbursts. The Russian star was officially penalized by the ATP for “unsportsmanlike conduct” during his third-round clash against Karen Khachanov on April 14, 2026. After a heated argument with referee Mohamed Lahyani over a controversial line call, Medvedev’s frustration boiled over, resulting in physical damage to court property and a verbal tirade against the referee’s standards. As a result, the ATP has announced a significant deduction from his tournament earnings, marking another controversial chapter in the player’s history with tennis authorities.
ATP Fine Breakdown: Medvedev loses thousands after court crash
The financial implications for the former US Open champion are significant following his behavior in Monaco. The ATP has fined Daniil Medvedev a total of $12,000 (around £9,600), which will be deducted directly from the prize money he earned for reaching the round of 16. The fines were imposed in two separate cases: $7,000 for “verbal abuse” against the officials and $5,000 for “damage to property” after violently kicking the foam billboards behind the baseline. This punishment comes as the ATP seeks to address player behavioral issues that have plagued the first half of the 2026 season.
Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev completely lost his temper in Monte Carlo.
He smashed his racket seven times in an eloquent display of “great Russian culture.” 🤌 pic.twitter.com/afQB1P08SK
— Kate from Kharkiv (@BohuslavskaKate) April 9, 2026
Confrontation with referee: Medvedev urges officials to ‘open their eyes’
The reason for the punishment stems from a controversial moment in the second set when a ball from Khachanov appeared to go out of bounds but was called by the linesman. Medvedev immediately stopped the game and appealed to Mohamed Lahyani, but the call stood. The Russian then went on a long tirade, yelling at the referee to “open his eyes” and asking how such mistakes were possible at a Masters 1000 event.
Even during the transition, Medvedev continued his protest, sarcastically clapping the boss and claiming the administration was “a joke.” This persistent aggression towards staff was the main reason for the maximum sentence being imposed.
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