Daniil Medvedev's Wimbledon campaign ended in the third round after a 7-6, 7-6, 7-5 loss to Jan-Lennard Struff. An unusual net equipment issue sparked arguments during the match.
Medvedev led by a break in each set but failed to convert opportunities. Struff secured the win by claiming five straight games in the third set after the Russian held a 5-2 advantage.
A notable incident occurred in the third set when Medvedev served at 5-2. His backhand passed through a hole in the net. The chair umpire initially struggled to determine the outcome but awarded the point to Struff after review.
Medvedev questioned the decision, asking how else the ball could land inside the baseline. The umpire stated the ball went below the net through the hole, giving the point and game to Struff.
In his post-match press conference, Medvedev said he should do better and expressed disappointment with his serving and play in the tiebreaks. He noted his season has been up and down, with this loss marking another early Grand Slam exit.
