Daniil Medvedev's five-set victory over Kasidit Samrej at the Australian Open was marred by an outburst of anger that saw him smash a net camera. Despite reaching the final in Melbourne last year, Medvedev struggled against the lower-ranked Thai player before eventually prevailing 6-2 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-2.
Daniil Medvedev , in a display of anger, smashed a net camera during his five-set victory over Kasidit Samrej in the Australian Open . Despite reaching the final in Melbourne a year ago, Medvedev faced a challenge from the 418th-ranked Thai competitor. After losing the first two sets, Medvedev, the fifth seed , unleashed his frustration by repeatedly striking his racket against the net, destroying the camera attached to it.
However, Samrej, like American teenager Nishesh Bavareddy who had led Novak Djokovic earlier, began to experience physical difficulties, allowing Medvedev to rally and secure a 6-2 4-6 3-6 6-1 6-2 win. Medvedev acknowledged his performance, stating, 'I know I play better when I play more tennis.' 'Why play one hour 30? Minimum three hours.' 'Second and third set, I couldn't touch the ball. Full power, everything in. I didn't know what to do. If he plays like this every match, his life can be good. Money, girls, casino.' Samrej earned his wild card by winning the Asia-Pacific Wild Card Play-off and had trained with Djokovic in Thailand before his grand slam debut. Medvedev, who struggled towards the end of last season, expressed optimism about the new year, stating, 'It only gives me good energy. In the end of last year, this match, I probably would have lost it. New year, new energy, at least for now. I’m happy to have won this match.' Other notable matches saw Holger Rune battle through five sets against China’s Zhang Zhizhen and veteran Gael Monfils overcome his young compatriot Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a five-set thriller. Mpetshi Perricard, a rising star, recorded the fastest serve of the tournament at 144.2 miles per hour but Monfils, who recently became the oldest winner of an ATP Tour singles title in Auckland, prevailed 7-6 (7) 6-3 6-7 (6) 6-7 (5) 6-4. Fourth seed Taylor Fritz enjoyed a smoother path to victory, defeating fellow American Jenson Brooksby 6-2 6-0 6-3.
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