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World number four Medvedev had won the first set against home player Gael Monfils 6-2 but was 1-2 down in the second set as things heated up on the beautifully situated clay court by the Mediterranean.
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Monfils hit a ball that was ruled out. Lahyani walked down the court and declared the ball in and awarded the point to the Frenchman. Medvedev was frustrated after hawk-eye showed the ball was in.
In addition, there was an incorrect ruling by the linesman in the ball immediately after, which was changed in Medvedev’s favor.
A screaming Medvedev was angry with the umpiring team and received a reprimand from Lahyani on court at the ATP 1,000 Masters tournament.
“Don’t yell at him”
– Daniil, don’t yell at him. Even a linesman can make mistakes. And if I’m wrong, I apologize, Lahyani said.
– How can you apologize? I lost the damn game and how could I do it after the ball was out? It was out, out! shouted Medvedev.
Despite his upset state, Medvedev was able to win the match 6-2,6-4 and is ready for the round of 16.
– I am happy that I managed to keep calm but there will be moments when I will go crazy, Medvedev described his state of mind, according to the BBC.