Brad Gilbert Blasts Medvedev’s Mid-Game Time-Out in Washington Match
So, there was a bit of drama at the Washington Open recently, and it’s stirred up a fair bit of debate in the tennis world. The spotlight is on Daniil Medvedev — and not just because of the result. What really caught attention was something he did during his quarter-final match against Corentin Moutet, and former coach of Coco Gauff, Brad Gilbert, is not happy about it at all.
Here’s the gist: Medvedev came out strong in the match and took the first set, looking like he was on his way to a comfortable win. But as has happened several times in recent months, the momentum shifted. Corentin Moutet, who’s known for being unpredictable and creative on the court, turned the match around and ended up winning it in dramatic fashion — finishing on one of the wildest match points you’ll see, full of drop shots, lobs, volleys, and deep rallies.
But the controversy didn’t come from the tennis itself — it came from a decision Medvedev made in the second set. While trailing 2-4 and serving at 15-15, he called for a medical time-out — right in the middle of a service game. That’s when Brad Gilbert took to social media and made his feelings crystal clear.
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In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Gilbert said, “just my 2 cents you should never be allowed to get injury TO in middle of game, especially on opponents serv, instantly you should have to forfeit the game.” His argument? Taking a medical time-out mid-game, especially during the opponent’s serve, disrupts the flow and potentially gives an unfair advantage. It’s something he believes shouldn’t be allowed under any circumstances.
And Gilbert isn’t just any critic — this is a guy who’s coached legends like Andre Agassi and Coco Gauff. So when he speaks out, people in tennis tend to listen. Whether the ATP or WTA take this kind of feedback into rule-making consideration remains to be seen, but the point’s been made loud and clear.
As for Medvedev, this loss adds to what’s been a really rough 2025 season. He hasn’t gotten past the second round in any of the three Grand Slams so far, and he hasn’t won a title since mid-2023. With several top seeds already out in Washington — like Taylor Fritz, Lorenzo Musetti, and Frances Tiafoe — this was a prime chance for Medvedev to make a deep run. But instead, he’s been knocked out again, despite having a lead.
It’s just another frustrating chapter in what’s been a surprisingly rocky period for the former world No. 1 — and now, with people like Gilbert calling out his in-match decisions, the spotlight on him is only getting brighter.
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