Daniil Medvedev halted play and took a seat on his bench after receiving a warning during his second-round match at the Paris Masters, prompting boos from the crowd.
The No. 4 seed was handed a code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct when he struck the court in frustration at 4-4 in the second set. Medvedev had already lost the opening set to Ignacio Buse.
Match Stalls as Medvedev Sits Down
Rather than responding to the violation, Medvedev walked to the side of the court, placed his racket in his bag, and sat down. Buse was left waiting at the baseline while the supervisor was called to the court.
Most of the fans were cheering for the Peruvian, and they soon began to boo and jeer at the Russian's actions.
Crowd Reaction and Aftermath
The incident brought the match to a standstill as officials gathered to address the situation. Further details on how the match resumed were not immediately available.
