Bizarre Scenes! Daniil Medvedev Puts Head Inside Ice Fridge To Cool Off During Cincinnati Open Loss; Video

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev had a dramatic moment during his second-round match at the Cincinnati Open 2025 when he was seen putting his head inside an on-court ice fridge to cool down.

Playing in hot and humid conditions in Mason, Ohio, Medvedev started well against Australia’s Adam Walton, winning the first set in a perfect tiebreak and hitting 41 winners, including 18 aces. But as the match went on, the heat began to affect him badly. During a changeover in the deciding set, he leaned into the ice fridge, used a wet towel, drank water, and even aimed a fan at himself to fight the heat.

Despite these efforts, the former US Open champion lost 6-7(0), 6-4, 6-1 in a surprising upset to world No. 84 Walton. The unusual scene showed just how tough the conditions were and raised concerns about Medvedev’s form ahead of the US Open.

Canadian Open: Daniil Medvedev Storms Off Court After Losing To Alexei Popyrin, Abandons Bag Courtside; Video

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev had a frustrating night at the 2025 Canadian Open in Toronto, losing to defending champion Alexei Popyrin in three sets. After the match, Medvedev walked off the court quickly, leaving his bag and rackets behind, a rare and surprising moment that showed how upset he was.

Medvedev started strong and won the first set 7–5. But Popyrin came back and played better in the next two sets, winning 6–4, 6–4. His strong serving and cool mindset helped him beat the former world No. 1.

After shaking hands, Medvedev didn’t stay on the court. He left in a hurry without picking up his gear. Cameras showed his tennis bag still sitting courtside after he disappeared into the locker room. Fans and commentators were shocked.

Medvedev has been having a tough season. His serve wasn’t working well in this match, and he's been losing early in several tournaments. His world ranking has also dropped in 2025. All this likely added to his frustration.