Daniil Medvedev was fined $7,000 for seven racket smashes during his 6-0, 6-0 loss to Matteo Berrettini at the Monte Carlo Masters. The ATP Tour confirmed the penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct after the Russian star’s outburst early in the second set. Medvedev, ranked 10th globally, had already lost his opening service game when he slammed his racket near the baseline, later hurling it into a court-side trash can.

The crowd’s sarcastic cheers underscored the severity of his frustration. His $7,000 fine pales compared to $76,000 and $42,500 penalties for prior outbursts at the Australian and U.S. Opens. Despite earning $50,000 in prize money, Medvedev’s 49-minute defeat raises questions about his composure ahead of the clay-court season.