Medvedev Escapes Default in Wimbledon Semifinal After Umpire Altercation

During the Wimbledon semifinal match between Daniil Medvedev and Carlos Alcaraz, Medvedev narrowly avoided being defaulted after a heated exchange with umpire Eva Asderaki-Moore on Centre Court.

The tense moment occurred when Asderaki-Moore called «not up» on a point, leading to Medvedev directing verbal abuse towards the umpire.

While reflecting on the incident after the match, Medvedev acknowledged his outburst but stated that he did not cross a line with his words.

Medvedev’s reference to a past incident at the Australian Open, where he called the umpire a «small cat,» raised concerns about a potential default, but he remained unfazed.

As Asderaki-Moore discussed the situation with tournament officials, including Denise Parnell and Wayne McKewen, the possibility of a default loomed.

According to the Grand Slam handbook, verbal abuse towards officials can result in penalties ranging from warnings to game forfeitures, with a default being a last resort.

While the situation was tense, Medvedev managed to continue playing and ultimately won the match, advancing to the final at Wimbledon.

The All England Club has yet to provide a statement regarding the incident, leaving the tennis community and fans curious about the outcome.