By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, October 9, 2024
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The high chair is a hot seat when Daniil Medvedev is playing.
Chair umpires are accustomed to taking heat from Medvedev at times.
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During his 7-6(3), 6-3 win over Stefanos Tsitsipas in Shanghai today, Medvedev had a tiff with chair umpire Fergus Murphy as did his Greek opponent, who was hit with a time violation.
Afterward, Medvedev reflected on the pros and cons of arguing with umpires.
“I mean, I argue a lot with umpires,” Medvedev told the media in Shanghai. “So I was just waiting, and I knew that, no, just need to stay focused on myself, because sometimes it’s not easy after, like, some break to regroup yourself.
“Because actually what happens when you argue with the umpire, sometimes it distracts you, not in a good way. I think that’s what happened.”
Though Medvedev’s…
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