Bolazo and threats: Brawl between Medvedev and Rune in Indian Wells

The victory of Carlos Alcaraz and the attack of a swarm of bees In his match against Alexander Zverev he got the attention of the day in Indian Wells, although it was not the only highlight.

It’s late in the morning Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune faced off for the last ticket to the semi-finals. The duel between two of the most temperamental players on the circuit promised intense emotions, and they did not disappoint.

The second set has started when the Dane hit the former world number 1 in the body with the ball when he was in the net after reaching the extremis in a drop-off. An action that, although it is unprecedented, does not normally belong to the player receiving the effect.

As expected, Medvedev did not react well and confronted the young Dane, who immediately apologized. The problem was that the Russian had his back turned and did not see the apology of his rival, whom he threatened by gesturing his hands over his eyes.

Fortunately, the blood did not reach the river and they even shook hands when chair umpire Carlos Bernardes intervened to clean up the mess.

Now calmer, Medvedev gave his version in the press room. “You know, you run towards the balls, it’s not an easy ball because you cross, you go to the line, Honestly, it’s a good tactic to attack your opponent, but then apologize and forget about it.“explained the Russian.

“The problem is that I didn’t see him apologize that’s why I reacted like that. No problem, it can happen. I didn’t see it, but he apologized. I do not know. I’m mad, I’m angry. Carlos told me he apologized. I’m sorry I didn’t see you apologize. “I don’t think there will be a continuation of this story,” added Medvedev, who won 7-5, 6-4 and will play for a place in the final this Saturday with Tommy Paul.