"Double standards against Russians”: Daniil Medvedev’s heated umpire clash in Dubai
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Daniil Medvedev had a heated exchange with the chair umpire during his elimination from the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships. The Russian squandered four match points before falling to Dutchman Tallon Griekspoor 6-2, 6-7[7-9], 5-7.
However, it wasn't the result that caught everyone's attention but rather the tense moment Medvedev had with chair umpire Adel Nour. After losing the second set, Medvedev engaged in a conversation—which was initially unclear—that led the umpire to issue him a warning.
Medvedev’s frustration grew after receiving the code violation, and he immediately confronted the umpire.
Medvedev: “For what?” the Russian exclaimed angrily.
Nour: “You know what you said to me,” responded Nour.
Medvedev: “You’re very soft, huh? Very soft,” added the former US Open champion. “What is this, double standards against Russians?”
Nour: "Don’t say something like this. Daniil, I’m very fair! I treat you all exactly the same.”
The 29-year-old eventually lost the match in visible frustration, smashed his racket, and left the court without shaking the umpire’s hand.
Medvedev once again exited a tournament earlier than expected, reaching only the quarterfinals. He now holds an 8-5 record for the season and has yet to win more than two consecutive matches this year.
Three of those losses came against players who weren’t even ranked inside the top 90 at the time. This time, he fell to world No. 47 Griekspoor, who advanced to the Dubai semifinals, where he awaits the winner between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Matteo Berrettini.
BIG argument between Medvedev and the umpire at the end of the set.
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) February 27, 2025
Daniil was completely losing it but Adel Nour was not backing down and screaming back to him. pic.twitter.com/dXlauTSk52
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