Daniil Medvedev was forced to replace his racket during a practice session at the 2026 Italian Open in Rome after a fiery outburst. The incident occurred while he was hitting with Brazilian teenager Joao Fonseca.
Video footage shows Medvedev smashing his racket on the clay court after missing a shot. He then handed the damaged racket to a ball boy and retrieved a new one from his bag. The outburst was brief, and Medvedev continued the practice session without further incident.
The Italian Open, a key clay-court event ahead of the French Open, is being held at the Foro Italico in Rome. Medvedev, a former world No. 1, is known for his on-court intensity. Fonseca, 19, is considered one of the rising stars on the ATP Tour.
