2021 U.S. Open champion Daniil Medvedev had a bizarre outburst during his match in Thursday, berating two fans who weren’t seated while he attempted to serve.
The incident occurred in the fourth set of Thursday’s second-round match against Christopher O’Connell. Medvedev was heated when two female fans attempted to return to their seats with beers in hand while he set up to serve, breaking his focus to yell, “Can you shut up?” and “Are you stupid or what?” at the fans. One of the fans responded by blowing Medvedev a kiss.
The rest of the fans in attendance didn’t seem happy with Medvedev’s tirade, booing the Russian player as he argued with the chair umpire over the two fans’ disruption.
