Daniil Medvedev involved in very tense moment with rival after body hit

Daniil Medvedev Sends Steely Glare After Mattia Bellucci Targets His Body

Daniil Medvedev gave Mattia Bellucci a piercing stare after the Italian twice aimed for his body during a heated exchange at the Rotterdam Open.

The two players clashed in the second round on Wednesday night, following Medvedev’s dominant opening victory over Stan Wawrinka.

Bellucci’s Aggressive Tactics Spark Tension

At one point in the match, Bellucci rushed the net and fired two consecutive shots directly at Medvedev’s torso. The second shot made contact, prompting an immediate apology from the Italian.

Medvedev flinched as the ball struck him and responded with a stern glare toward Bellucci, visibly frustrated by the aggressive play.

Adding to the tension, Bellucci later attempted a cheeky underarm serve during the third set, though this time Medvedev showed no visible reaction.

Medvedev’s Heated Umpire Clash Resurfaces

This latest moment of frustration came just days after Medvedev was involved in a furious exchange with the chair umpire during his first-round win over Wawrinka.

The Russian erupted after receiving a time violation in the opening set, arguing that he had been delayed by a ball kid while preparing to serve.

“Why are you giving me a time violation? You have some problem,” Medvedev fumed.
“She didn’t give me the ball, the ball girl. Do you see? Open your eyes. No, you don’t have eyes, man. You’re so bad.”

He even referenced a past incident involving Karen Khachanov, accusing the umpire of making consistent poor decisions.

“I remember with Karen Khachanov. I remember you don’t have eyes. Why are you giving me a time violation? You have a problem. You guys are absolute rubbish every match.”

Medvedev’s fiery personality has long been part of his competitive edge, and while he comfortably advanced in Rotterdam, tensions on court continue to follow him.