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Daniil Medvedev issues complaint with the Vienna Open despite reaching the semi-final, ‘it’s not right’

Daniil Medvedev is currently enjoying a stellar run of form, having won two titles and now reaching three semi-finals in the last month. His latest…

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 9:00 AM
Daniil Medvedev issues complaint with the Vienna Open despite reaching the semi-final, ‘it’s not right’
Key Things to Know
  • Daniil Medvedev criticized the Vienna Open indoor hard court as unsuitable despite reaching the semi-finals.
  • Medvedev defeated Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3 to set up a semi-final clash with Carlos Alcaraz.
  • The Russian argued that indoor hard courts should favor serving, claiming serve-and-volley players would struggle severely in Vienna.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daniil Medvedev expressed strong dissatisfaction with the court conditions at the Vienna Open despite advancing to the semi-finals. Following his 6-2, 6-3 victory over Adrian Mannarino, Medvedev criticized the indoor hard court, stating it was unsuitable for the traditional indoor playing style that favors serve-and-volley tactics.

During the match, Medvedev was seen punching the court in frustration before explaining his grievances to Tennis TV. Despite his complaints about the playing surface, his recent strong run of form in Vienna has officially secured his qualification for the season-ending ATP Finals.

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