Daniil Medvedev recently had a surprising and funny moment during his match at the Cincinnati Open. He was playing against Jiri Lehecka and got into an argument with the chair umpire. Medvedev started speaking in French, thinking the umpire wouldn’t understand. However, the umpire was from France and understood everything he said.
Match Details
Medvedev lost the match to Jiri Lehecka in straight sets, 7-6 (2), 6-4. This was a shock because Medvedev is a former champion of the Cincinnati Open. He had hoped to do well after an early exit in Montreal, but things didn’t go as planned.
Medvedev’s Performance
During the match, Medvedev struggled with his serve. He landed only 44% of his first serves and made seven double faults. One of these double faults happened at a crucial moment, which gave Lehecka an advantage.
Lehecka’s Comeback
Lehecka, who had been out of action due to a back injury, played very well. He hit 17 forehand winners and took advantage of Medvedev’s mistakes. This win was one of the best in Lehecka’s career.
Future Matches
Lehecka will now face Frances Tiafoe in the next round. Tiafoe also played well and defeated Lorenzo Musetti.