‘I will retire’: Medvedev threatens umpire in dramatic Shanghai loss - Watch
Daniil Medvedev threatened to retire from his Shanghai Masters semi-final against Rafael Jodar after officials refused to replay the Spaniard’s previous shot. The umpire eventually agreed to show it, prompting commentators to question Medvedev’s intentions. Some suspected he was buying recovery time. Despite the heated argument, Jodar defeated Medvedev 6-3, 6-4 to reach the final.
Daniil Medvedev threatened to abandon his Shanghai Masters semi-final match against Rafael Jodar after a disagreement over a replay. Medvedev wanted the chair umpire, Adel Nour, to show Jodar's earlier shot on screen, claiming his loss was due to believing the ball had gone out. Nour initially denied the request, stating that only the final shot of the rally could be replayed.
Medvedev persisted, insisting that Jodar's forehand was the last valid shot as he felt his return had gone out. When Nour wouldn't budge, Medvedev threatened to retire from the match, saying, "I can retire, I don't care. The ATP gives me fine anyway. I will retire. Show me the ball, otherwise I’m out of this court." Eventually, Nour contacted officials and allowed Jodar's shot to be shown, despite Medvedev's earlier insistence.
Commentators questioned Medvedev's actions, suggesting he might have been using the argument to gain extra recovery time during the match. Despite the disruption, Jodar went on to win 6-3, 6-4 and advance to the Shanghai Masters final.
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