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‘I will retire’: Medvedev threatens umpire in dramatic Shanghai loss – Watch

Daniil Medvedev threatened to quit his Shanghai Masters semi-final against Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar after a dispute over a replay.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 4:06 AM
‘I will retire’: Medvedev threatens umpire in dramatic Shanghai loss – Watch
Key Things to Know
  • Daniil Medvedev threatened to retire from his Shanghai Masters semi-final during a dispute over a video replay.
  • Chair umpire Adel Nour eventually relented and showed Rafael Jodar's contested shot on the big screen.
  • Commentators questioned Medvedev's motives, suggesting the argument may have been a tactic to buy extra rest time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daniil Medvedev threatened to retire from his Shanghai Masters semi-final match against Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar following a heated dispute with chair umpire Adel Nour. Medvedev insisted that officials replay a previous shot on the big screen, claiming he missed a return because he believed Jodar's shot landed out. The umpire initially declined based on replay rules before eventually relenting when Medvedev threatened to walk off the court.

Commentators criticized the interruption, suggesting Medvedev may have engineered the argument to secure additional recovery time during the contest. Despite the lengthy delay, Jodar defeated Medvedev in straight sets with a final score of 6-3, 6-4 to reach the Shanghai Masters final.

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