Daniil Medvedev takes on US Open crowd during fiery exchange: 'Are you stupid or what?'

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Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev has previously assumed the role of villain at the US Open, and this year’s tournament is no different. 

During his second round victory over Christopher O’Connell, which ended in the early morning hours on Friday, Medvedev did not shy away from engaging with the crowd that was seemingly rooting against him. 

Daniil Medvedev reacts against Christopher O'Connell of Australia during their Men's Singles Second Round match on Day Four of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Aug. 31, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

After easily claiming the first two sets 6-2, 6-2, O’Connell began a comeback that left the 2021 US Open champion feeling more than a little frustrated as the pair headed into the fourth set. 

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While sitting on his bench before resuming the match, Medvedev appeared to shove a camera that approached him, according to the New York Post.

Daniil Medvedev celebrates match point against Christopher O'Connell of Australia during their Men's Singles Second Round match on Day Four of the 2023 US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on Aug. 31, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

He then turned his attention to the crowd during the set as they attempted to rattle him during his serve. 

"Can you shut up?" he said looking