Daniil Medvedev Slams $10 Million Technology at China Open After ‘Crazy’ Tennis Admission

If raw, fierce, and cunning tennis shots were a person, then Daniil Medvedev would be the perfect definition for it. Beyond his skill on the court, the Russian star is also known for his bold and upfront antics, which rarely go unnoticed. The latest one was witnessed at the 2025 China Open, where he took a dig at the $10 million technology.

Earlier today, the 2021 US Open winner squared off against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina for the round of 16 clash, where he secured a 6-3, 6-3 win against the Spaniard at the Lotus court. However, during the game, Medvedev didn’t hold back in speaking his mind, taking a dig at the stakeholders for not using their state-of-the-art Hawk-Eye technology.

A small clip shared by @tennistemple on X showcases the 29-year-old chatting with an official behind the camera, as it records him speaking about the technology. “Aren’t the ATP paying millions of dollars to Hawkeye no? When you pay 10 million every year, you should just show it, right?” says Daniil Medvedev.