MELBOURNE, Jan 14 — Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racket and a net camera in a mid-match meltdown as he survived a huge scare against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej to reach the...
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev reacts while holding his smashed racquet during his first round match against Thailand’s Kasidit Samrej at Melbourne Park, Melbourne, January 14, 2025. — Reuters picas a first-time user . Exclusively for Malay Mail readers: Use codeMELBOURNE, Jan 14 — Daniil Medvedev destroyed his racket and a net camera in a mid-match meltdown as he survived a huge scare against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej to reach the Australian Open second round on Tuesday.
In the end, the racket rage was probably a net benefit for Medvedev, who used the pause between sets to regroup before steamrolling the world number 418 Thai in the final sets. The first Thai in a men’s Grand Slam main draw since Danai Udomchoke qualified for the 2012 Australian Open, Samrej appeared a complete mismatch on paper, having never played an ATP Tour-level match outside of Davis Cup.
He also showcased serious firepower, with a bazooka forehand fired down the line earning two set points in the second set. Soon it was Medvedev scrambling on serve, and after double faulting to give up two break points then drop the game, Medvedev went on his racket-smashing rampage.
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