Daniil Medvedev publicly urged United Airlines to help after his luggage failed to arrive following a flight from Palm Springs to Florida. The World No. 10 needed his gear for the upcoming Miami Open. His bags and those of his team eventually arrived just in time.
Daniil Medvedev, the 2021 US Open champion and current World No. 10, encountered travel disruptions ahead of the Miami Open. On March 17, 2026, he posted on X after flying from PSP (Palm Springs) to Florida the previous day: “Hi @united…need a little help. Flew from PSP to Florida yesterday, and none of my bags arrived. Kind of need them to play in the @MiamiOpen….can you help?” This came as he prepared for his round of 64 match on Friday, March 20, leaving little time for recovery if unresolved. United Airlines replied with a generic response, prompting Medvedev to comment: “The amount of AI help has been overwhelming,” accompanied by facepalm and shrugging emojis. Fans responded with humor to the exchange. Relief followed soon after. Medvedev updated: “Ok, little update. My bags have now arrived. Thank you @united. But can we please also make sure the people on my team get their bags🤔🤷♂️🙏” By the next day, the issue was fully resolved: “Even my trainer got his bags now!!! Forza. Let’s work on getting ready for @MiamiOpen now!!!” This incident follows recent travel challenges for Medvedev. After winning the ATP 500 title in Dubai, he and others were delayed leaving due to regional tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. They rerouted via Oman to reach the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. Medvedev's case echoes issues faced by other players. In 2024, Naomi Osaka tweeted that United Airlines lost her bags before the Cincinnati Open: “Lol @united lost my bags, and if I don’t get them tonight or tomorrow I literally can’t play (in the Cincinnati Open).” Her luggage was recovered promptly. Alexander Zverev's bags were sent to the Maldives instead of Buenos Aires for the Argentina Open. Olivia Nicholls reported her racket bag damaged after paying a fee on a flight from Sydney to Hobart.
