Melbourne VIC, First Published Jan 30, 2022, 10:49 AM IST
Melbourne: Russia’s Daniel Medvedev fined for chairing chair umpire during Australian Open 2022 semifinals. The fine was $ 12,000. He was fined $ 8,000 for indecent exposure and $ 4,000 for misconduct.
Medvedev blasted the umpire for not taking action despite his father giving him instructions during the match. After the match, the Russian player admitted that it was a mistake to insult the umpire. Medvedev has so far received $ 22 million in prize money throughout his career. Winning the final will result in a $ 20 million prize money.
Will Medvedev stop Nadal?
The men’s champion of the Australian Open is known today. Russia’s Danil Medvedev and Spanish legend Rafael Nadal will meet in the final, which starts at 2 pm Indian time. Medvedev is the second seed and Nadal is the sixth seed. Nadal is aiming for a historic 21st Grand Slam title. Nadal has won three of the four previous encounters.
Medvedev aims to win the first two major trophies of his career from two consecutive Grand Slams. Medvedev won the US Open, the last slam last year. Medvedev was able to block Novak Djokovic, who was aiming for the Calendar Slam that day.
Australian Open 2022: Australian Open men’s final today; Nadal to write history by toppling Medvedev
Last Updated Jan 30, 2022, 10:49 AM IST
