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, as heard in the clip.

Before you start talking about the Russian tennis star’s latest upfront dig, does this ring a bell to you? If not, might we tell you that this isn’t the first time the latter has slammed the Hawk-Eye technology? Talk about coincidence, as during last year’s Beijing 2024, Medvedev vented the exact same frustration.

While fighting for the singles final spot against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals, which sadly he lost 7-5,6-3, Daniil was again recorded on camera saying, “The Hawk-Eye is so bad. Just show it! Why does the ATP pay for the Hawk-Eye if we can’t see it? Don’t buy the Hawk-Eye, guys. It’s not my sponsor.”

Apparently, he felt that Carlos Alcaraz was wrongly awarded a point, ergo a questionable and upfront dig at the Hawk-Eye technology that is used for the very purpose of eliminating such potential blunders. It determines whether a ball lands in or out by tracking its movement through several camera angles. It was introduced at a tour event during the Nasdaq-100 Open in Miami and later made its Grand Slam debut at the 2006 US Open.

Either way, in Daniil Medvedev’s eyes, the technology isn’t being used to its full potential by the stakeholders, leaving him no choice but to take a dig as he advances to the quarterfinals, where he’ll face Alexander Zverev at Diamond Court on Monday. Of course, it’s something he can’t control, as the very sport he excels at is also the one that drives him crazy!

Daniil Medvedev admits tennis gets to his head!

“I lost a lot of matches in my career when I was getting crazy,” admitted Daniil Medvedev in 2019. And believe us, six years later, nothing has changed. Being a fiery showman on the tennis court is no easy feat. Fans recognize him for his clever tactics, intense outbursts, and trademark racket smashes. His passion fuels every point, but at times it reaches a level where it becomes uncontrollable.

No wonder that when asked in his press conference about the reasons behind his challenging season, following his first-round win over Cameron Norrie at the ATP 500 in Beijing, Medvedev gave a typical response. “Yes, I mean, what’s beautiful about tennis, what’s difficult about this sport, and sorry, I go a bit far, I sometimes act a bit crazy on the court. A lot of fans come to see me in France or Monaco,” he said.

His quote, “Tennis can make you crazy,” also signifies the kind of pressure he takes to carry the weight of not just his on-court performance, but also things that happen outside it. Consider his packed year: Back in January, he welcomed his second child—something that naturally added extra responsibility off the court.

On the court, though, he hasn’t managed to claim a title since Rome 2023. While he did reach the final in Halle this season, the trophies have continued to elude him. Not to mention the significant changes he made to his team after his US Open exit, as longtime coach Gilles Cervara, who had been with him since 2017, stepped aside, with Rohan Goetzke and Thomas Johansson coming in.

Even his trainer, Eric Hernandez, who has been part of the setup since 2014, departed. Simply put, he has a lot on his plate. And if he feels the need to go to extremes just to prove a point – he believes it justifies his passion for the sport – then who are we to judge, right?