Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev appears to make vulgar gesture during meltdown at Paris Masters

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Emotions appeared to get the best of Daniil Medvedev during a recent tennis match at the Paris Masters. 

The third-seeded Medvedev lost to Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov Wednesday. 

At one point during the lengthy match, Medvedev could be heard directing threats at the crowd on hand in Paris. He appeared to be frustrated over whistling.

Medvedev took exception to the noises, and the Russian responded by raising a middle finger.

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Daniil Medvedev reacts during his match against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria during the Rolex Paris Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy Nov. 1, 2023, in Paris.  (Antonio Borga/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

The crowd seemed to begin whistling during the second set after Medvedev threw his racket as Dimitrov rallied. 

"I’m not going to play when they whistle," Medvedev shouted at the umpire. The official then offered Medvedev some advice on how to counter the noises from the spectators.

"The more you stop, the more it annoys them, the more they whistle," the umpire said. 

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Medvedev doubled down and issued instructions to the crowd.

"They’re stupid. If they don’t whistle, I’ll play," Medvedev replied before telling the spectators, "I play, guys, but shut your mouths, OK?"

Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning a set against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria at the Rolex Paris Masters at Palais Omnisports de Bercy Nov. 1, 2023, in Paris. (Antonio Borga/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)

Medvedev then appeared to flash a middle finger toward fans in the stands. The umpire issued a time