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Samuel Meade

Daniil Medvedev explains heated Wimbledon row after hitting ball at camerawoman

Daniil Medvedev admits he was "surprised" to be given a code violation by the umpire during his Wimbledon quarter-final.

The Russian made it into the last four thanks to victory against Chris Eubanks, one of the stars of the tournament, in a five-set thriller. Medvedev won the opening set before the American levelled with the former US Open champion clearly frustrated - which led to his outburst.

Medvedev hit a stray tennis ball in the direction of a camerawoman, only to miss her. The 27-year-old thought that would be that, but was issued with a code violation which left him stunned. Whilst admitting it was "dangerous" he thought his inaccuracy would save him, later questioning the umpire's decision.

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