Daniil Medvedev evidently wasn’t pleased with Mattia Bellucci after being hit immediately by one of many Italian’s balls because the Russian stared on the qualifier for a second earlier than turning away.
On Wednesday night in Rotterdam, the 2023 champion exited this yr’s event version within the round-of-16 after the 92nd-ranked qualifier overcame him in three units 6-3 6-7 (6) 6-3.
With the No. 2 seed main 5-4 within the second set and the rating on Bellucci’s serve being tied to 30/30, the previous world No. 1 went to the online.
The Italian focused Medvedev as soon as – however the Russian managed to get that ball again into to play.
Nevertheless, the qualifier did not miss in his second try because the ball immediately hit the 2021 US Open champion within the stomach space.
Whereas Bellucci immediately raised his arms and apologized, the present world No. 7 gave him a chilly look and it did not actually seem to be he accepted the apology.
Daniil Medvedev and Mattia Bellucci© X screenshot
Later in that very same sport, the world No. 92 once more despatched one of many balls towards Medvedev’s physique.
Mattia Bellucci goals for Daniil Medvedev’s physique twice when on the web in the identical sport.
Hits him proper at his abdomen within the first one, fast Look from Medvedev 👀
Belluci saved 1 set level through the sport.pic.twitter.com/eLAKeBEzxd
— edgeAI (@edgeAIapp) February 5, 2025 Medvedev’s struggles in early 2025 proceed
After not touchdown a single title final yr and publicly revealing on the finish of the 2024 season that he would attempt to change some issues for 2025, the Russian is just 2-2 at first of this season.
Earlier than struggling a shock loss to Bellucci, the previous world No. 1 additionally surprisingly misplaced to Learner Tien within the Australian Open second spherical.
After his newest defeat, Medvedev once more spoke out in opposition to the situations on the Tour.
“Slow courts, slow balls, but it’s not new. I don’t have enough power in these conditions to dictate the game,” he stated.
