Daniil Medvedev, the former world number one and US Open champion, faced a shocking defeat in the first round of the 2025 tournament, greatly influenced by a photographer's unexpected intrusion on the court.
As the match reached a critical moment, with Medvedev facing match point against French player Benjamin Bonzi, the photographer, attempting to find a better angle, inadvertently walked onto the court. This disruption ignited a fierce reaction from Medvedev, who expressed his dissatisfaction vocally. The incident escalated, resulting in a chaotic six-minute delay as the crowd reacted wildly, and the umpire decided Bonzi would get a second serve.
Initially unfazed, Bonzi found it challenging to concentrate as the crowd’s intensity shifted in support of Medvedev. Following the uproar, the match resumed two hours later, ending in a surprise 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 0-6, 6-4 victory for Bonzi. Reflecting on the uproar, Medvedev admitted, “I just expressed my emotions… It was fun to witness.” However, his season's struggles continued, marking only one Grand Slam match victory so far.
The United States Tennis Association announced the revocation of the photographer’s credentials, ensuring he wouldn’t be present for the remainder of the tournament. The game’s intensity heightened as Medvedev rallied the crowd, but in the end, the match's unforeseen turn proved detrimental.
Post-match, Medvedev's frustration escalated, culminating in a moment of emotional turmoil where he destroyed his racket and lingered in distress as he contemplated another early exit from a Grand Slam. "Today I was like, 'this could be a nice place to do it,'" he reflected on his feelings about possibly retiring.
In this turbulent episode, Medvedev, often a spectacle in high-pressure matches, again found himself at the center of a gripping narrative in tennis, embodying both the thrill and agony that such competitions can evoke.
Amidst this unpredictability, tennis enthusiasts worldwide will be left wondering how Medvedev will respond in the coming tournaments and whether he can reclaim his previous form.
Related topics: Tennis Raducanu 'relief' at avoiding US Open Sunday lunchtime exit Djokovic finds way to 'survive' on US Open return Defending champion Sabalenka through in New York More on this story Live scores, results and order of play Get tennis news sent straight to your phone.
As the match reached a critical moment, with Medvedev facing match point against French player Benjamin Bonzi, the photographer, attempting to find a better angle, inadvertently walked onto the court. This disruption ignited a fierce reaction from Medvedev, who expressed his dissatisfaction vocally. The incident escalated, resulting in a chaotic six-minute delay as the crowd reacted wildly, and the umpire decided Bonzi would get a second serve.
Initially unfazed, Bonzi found it challenging to concentrate as the crowd’s intensity shifted in support of Medvedev. Following the uproar, the match resumed two hours later, ending in a surprise 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 0-6, 6-4 victory for Bonzi. Reflecting on the uproar, Medvedev admitted, “I just expressed my emotions… It was fun to witness.” However, his season's struggles continued, marking only one Grand Slam match victory so far.
The United States Tennis Association announced the revocation of the photographer’s credentials, ensuring he wouldn’t be present for the remainder of the tournament. The game’s intensity heightened as Medvedev rallied the crowd, but in the end, the match's unforeseen turn proved detrimental.
Post-match, Medvedev's frustration escalated, culminating in a moment of emotional turmoil where he destroyed his racket and lingered in distress as he contemplated another early exit from a Grand Slam. "Today I was like, 'this could be a nice place to do it,'" he reflected on his feelings about possibly retiring.
In this turbulent episode, Medvedev, often a spectacle in high-pressure matches, again found himself at the center of a gripping narrative in tennis, embodying both the thrill and agony that such competitions can evoke.
Amidst this unpredictability, tennis enthusiasts worldwide will be left wondering how Medvedev will respond in the coming tournaments and whether he can reclaim his previous form.
Related topics: Tennis Raducanu 'relief' at avoiding US Open Sunday lunchtime exit Djokovic finds way to 'survive' on US Open return Defending champion Sabalenka through in New York More on this story Live scores, results and order of play Get tennis news sent straight to your phone.
