In a shocking turn of events, Daniil Medvedev faced an early defeat in the US Open due to an unexpected interruption during his match against Benjamin Bonzi. The incident occurred at a critical moment, just as Bonzi was serving for match point in the third set. A photographer mistakenly wandered onto the court, causing an uproar among the crowd and igniting Medvedev’s fury. The umpire allowed Bonzi another serve, viewers erupted in boos, and the atmosphere intensified, forcing a lengthy delay.
Despite the chaos, Bonzi eventually managed to secure a five-set victory (6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 0-6, 6-4), while Medvedev expressed mixed feelings about the incident and his struggles, revealing the emotional weight of losing yet another Grand Slam match this season. After the match, Medvedev was visibly upset, smashing his racquet and sharing thoughts about possibly ending his career. The photographer's credentials were revoked, and the US Open tournament continues amid the fallout of this unusual and dramatic match.
Despite the chaos, Bonzi eventually managed to secure a five-set victory (6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 0-6, 6-4), while Medvedev expressed mixed feelings about the incident and his struggles, revealing the emotional weight of losing yet another Grand Slam match this season. After the match, Medvedev was visibly upset, smashing his racquet and sharing thoughts about possibly ending his career. The photographer's credentials were revoked, and the US Open tournament continues amid the fallout of this unusual and dramatic match.
