Daniil Medvedev’s campaign at the Rolex Paris Masters ended abruptly on Wednesday as the world number 5 fell in straight sets to Peru’s Ignacio Buse. The 6-4, 6-4 defeat, confirmed by Eurosport, marked a premature exit for the Russian in a tournament that has seen a series of high-profile departures.

The match lasted one hour and 40 minutes, during which Medvedev struggled to maintain his composure. Statistics from Eurosport indicate that the Russian committed 27 unforced errors, 10 more than his 33-year-old opponent. This loss follows a string of recent tournament appearances for Medvedev, including semifinal runs in Vienna and Shanghai, and a title win in Almaty.

Confrontation with officials in Nanterre

Beyond the scoreline, Medvedev’s behavior during the match drew significant attention. According to reporting by We Love Tennis, the Russian became visibly agitated during the second set when trailing 4-4. After striking his racket against the court surface, he received a code violation warning from the chair umpire.

The situation escalated when Medvedev refused to resume play, prompting a discussion with tournament supervisor Cédric Mourier. During the exchange, Medvedev stated, “I don’t want to play, I’m calling the physio,” as reported by We Love Tennis. Mourier responded that the player could not utilize a medical timeout as a result of dissatisfaction with a code violation. Following the disagreement, Medvedev eventually resumed the match but lost shortly thereafter, ultimately refusing to shake the umpire’s hand.

Tournament fallout for seeded players

Medvedev’s exit adds to a chaotic day at the Rolex Paris Masters in Nanterre. The tournament has seen multiple top seeds eliminated, including world number 1 Alexander Zverev, seventh seed Frances Tiafoe, eighth seed Alex De Minaur, and 15th seed Learner Tien. The withdrawal of Rafael Jodar has further thinned the draw, leaving the bracket significantly altered.

For Ignacio Buse, the victory represents a substantial return to form. The Peruvian had not secured a match win outside of Davis Cup play between the US Open and the Paris tournament. Buse is now scheduled to face either Nuno Borges or Karen Khachanov in the next round.