Daniil Medvedev issues an apology for his actions on the tennis court, while could have turned fatal for a spectator. Medvedev almost hit a spectator with his racquet during the match against Ben Shelton in Laver Cup.

Ben Shelton has explained why he thought Daniil Medvedev needed to be defaulted during their match at the Laver Cup. The Russian threw his racket during the first set tiebreak but avoided a disqualification, instead receiving a warning.

Frances Tiafoe was left fuming as Daniil Medvedev avoided disqualification for throwing his racket during his Laver Cup showdown with Ben Shelton on Sunday

Daniil Medvedev admitted he was “lucky” that chair umpire Mohamed Layhani decided not to default him during his showdown with Ben Shelton at the Laver Cup after he accidently threw his racket into the crowd. The incident occurred in the first set tiebreak just before the Russian clinched the opening set to take control of the match.

If only clinching a victory from the jaws of a defeat had a perfect example other than Team Europe at the 2024 Laver Cup! At the start of the day, they were trailing by 4-8. And then, Ben Shelton’s incredible triumph over Daniil Medvedev brought Team World just one win away from lifting the title.