Incident happened at US Open 2025 in the match Daniil Medvedev was shocked to be eliminated

On the afternoon of August 25, Daniil Medvedev's unexpected defeat to French opponent Benjamin Bonzi in the first round of the 2025 US Open became the center of attention, not only because of the result but also because of an unprecedented incident.

World No. 13 player Medvedev was eliminated in the first round of the US Open - Photo: REUTERS

Benjamin Bonzi created a big surprise in the first round of the US Open when he defeated the 2021 US Open champion - Medvedev after 5 sets with the score of 6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 0-6 and 6-4. However, the highlight was not only the result, but also the unprecedented incident at the US Open.

As the match was at a pivotal moment, Bonzi leading 2-0 and preparing to serve to end the match in the third set, a photographer suddenly entered the court and caused chaos.

The man was shouted at to leave by the referee, leading to a nearly seven-minute interruption of boos and disapproving reactions from the crowd.

During the chaos, Medvedev expressed his displeasure. He walked up to the referee and said directly to the ESPN camera: "He wants to go home, guys, he doesn't want to be here. He's paid by the game, not by the hour."

The incident caused the match to be paused - Video : social network X

After the incident, Bonzi served again but was clearly mentally affected. He immediately served a foul, giving Medvedev the chance to turn the game around and win the tie-break, taking the match to a fourth set.

After the set, the photographer was asked to leave the court. Bonzi shared: "I have never experienced anything like this. It is difficult to play when you have to wait for 5 minutes and constantly be affected by noise. I tried to stay calm, but it was not easy."

In the fourth set, Bonzi had to ask for a medical leave to receive medical attention for an injury to his right leg. Medvedev took advantage of this opportunity to win easily and take the match to a deciding fifth set.

However, the drama continued, as Bonzi showed great character. He successfully saved 5 break points in the seventh game to take a 4-3 lead, creating a huge psychological advantage. Bonzi then completely controlled the match and won the match 6-4.

Medvedev vented his anger on his racket after accepting defeat in the final - Photo: REUTERS

The bitter defeat made Medvedev lose his composure. He repeatedly smashed his racket on the chair until it broke amid boos from the audience. This was the second time in a row that Bonzi defeated Medvedev in the first round of a Grand Slam.

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