Daniil Medvedev booked his place within the Shanghai Masters quarter-final following a hard-fought 7-6, 6-7, 6-4 overcome Learnen Tien in almost three hours.
Daniil saved his composure and performed properly within the decider, though his frustration boiled over. The 2019 champion overcame bodily points underneath humid circumstances and emerged on the high to stay on title course.
Alongside their grueling baseline battles, one of the dramatic moments got here from a heated trade between Daniil and chair umpire Mohamed Layhani.
Medvedev to the umpire:
"All my life, I've been serving & ready for Rafa for 55 seconds. And also you give me a code violation on the primary event. I performed Rafa 5 occasions, there was not one time I used to be able to serve and he was able to return. He didn't get one time violation." pic.twitter.com/J88OklJi1y
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The Russian obtained a time violation, prompting him to query the choice and convey up his previous experiences dealing with Rafael Nadal. Daniil referenced the Spaniard's deliberate tempo between factors.
As Medvedev argued, the 22-time Main champion by no means obtained such warnings regardless of usually delaying his return readiness. The episode as soon as once more spotlighted the continuing debate across the consistency of time-violation enforcement on the ATP Tour.
Daniil Medvedev, Shanghai Masters 2025© Stream screenshot
Daniil, identified for his outspoken nature and sharp wit, saved his composure after the argument, blocking frustration and specializing in his rival. He sealed the deal and achieved one other good run after competing within the semi-final in Beijing.
Medvedev misplaced serve thrice and created 12 break possibilities. He seized 4 and prevailed after one other thrilling battle towards the younger gun who shocked him in January on the Australian Open.
The Russian will chase the semi-final spot towards Alex de Minaur.
"All my life, I’ve been serving & ready for Rafa for 55 seconds. And also you give me a code violation on the primary event. I performed Rafa 5 occasions, and never a single time once I was able to serve he was ready to return.
He didn’t get one time violation," Daniil Medvedev stated.
