In a dramatic China Open semifinal in Beijing, Daniil Medvedev’s match against American Learner Tien came to a painful and controversial end. After splitting the first two sets, Medvedev began to struggle severely with cramping during the third set. The situation escalated when chair umpire Adel Nour issued the Russian a code violation for a perceived lack of “best efforts” after he failed to move for a Tien serve. A heated argument ensued, with Medvedev confronting the umpire and the match supervisor.

“If I say something bad I get disqualified, but what am I supposed to tell this guy?” Medvedev argued, later adding, “I’m giving my best effort, so why the hell is he saying I’m not giving best effort? I’m telling you I’m giving my best efforts, who are you to decide for me? Who are you

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