India, Aug. 25 -- German tennis legend Boris Becker minced no words as he advised Russia's Daniil Medvedev to seek "professional help" following his outburst at the US Open after being defeated by Benjamin Bonzi in the first round. Medvedev, the No.13 seed, lost 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4. Following this defeat, he was unable to keep his emotions in check, as he smashed his racquet in frustration.

He ultimately broke his racquet. Boris Becker took to social media to react to the video, saying this is a "public outburst" and Medvedev needs to keep his anger in check.

"We call this public meltdown. I think he needs professional help," Boris Becker wrote on X (formerly Twitter).

Medvedev was already on the tipping point when he was trail...