Benjamin Bonzi Upsets Daniil Medvedev After US Open Court Disruption

Daniil Medvedev's first-round US Open match against Benjamin Bonzi was marked by a chaotic interruption when a photographer walked onto the court just as Bonzi was serving for the match, leading the chair umpire to grant Bonzi a first serve instead of the second. Medvedev vehemently protested the decision, inciting the crowd to boo and chant, while accusing the umpire of wanting to leave early and referencing criticism from fellow player Reilly Opelka. The delay lasted nearly six to seven minutes amid loud crowd reactions, with Bonzi eventually serving again but missing crucial points. Medvedev capitalized on the disruption to force a fifth set, but ultimately Bonzi won the match. This incident highlighted Medvedev's volatile temperament and struggle to control his emotions during matches, adding to his recent on-court frustrations. The photographer was escorted out, and the umpire faced significant scrutiny from the players and fans alike during the extraordinary scene.