Daniil Medvedev destroys a net camera in a five-set thriller against world number 418 Kasidit Samrej in the Australian Open.

Daniil Medvedev smashed a net camera as he avoided an upset in the opening round of the Australian Open in Melbourne. Medvedev, a three-time finalist at the event, struggled to contain his emotions as he defeated world number 418 Kasidit Samrej in a five-set thriller.

Daniil Medvedev has used his racket to smash a tiny camera attached to the net at the Australian Open while he was trailing in his first-round match in the main stadium

Facing what could've been a massive upset, top-ranked tennis pro Daniil Medvedev destroyed a camera and his tennis racket during his first-round match at the Australian Open on Tuesday.

Daniil Medvedev destroys a net camera in a five-set thriller against world number 418 Kasidit Samrej in the Australian Open first round.

Daniil Medvedev reflected humorously on his venting of frustrations and potential sanctions for hitting his racket against the net.

Daniil Medvedev used his racket to smash a camera attached to the net during a tricky opening round win at this year’s Australian Open.