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Russian tennis sensation Daniil Medvedev introduced a level of theatricality to the 2025 US Open on Sunday, August 24.
The competition was halted during Medvedev’s engagement with French competitor Benjamin Bonzi at the New York event when a photographer unexpectedly walked onto the court at match point during the third set. As Bonzi, 29, was readying for his second serve, the incident led the chair umpire to allow him another first serve.
This ruling provoked a strong response from Medvedev, who angrily approached the umpire’s chair. “Are you a man? Are you a man? Why are you shaking?” he yelled.
Medvedev further exclaimed, “He wants to go home, guys. He doesn’t like it here. He earns per match, not hourly.”
The match was interrupted for over six minutes as jeers erupted from the audience. The photographer was subsequently escorted from Louis Armstrong Stadium, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) confirmed the revocation of his credentials.
Once the commotion settled, Bonzi got back to serving and ultimately triumphed over Medvedev with a score of 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4. After losing, Medvedev was seen in his chair forcefully smashing his racket before departing.
“It was wild. I may have attracted some new fans, but also some who are not fans now,” Bonzi remarked post-match. “The atmosphere was electric. I appreciate everyone who was booing. Thanks for the energy.”
Ranked No. 51 globally, Bonzi stated he had “never encountered anything like that,” emphasizing, “There was such a cacophony.”
In contrast, Medvedev became the first former champion to exit this year’s tournament. He tried to clarify his emotional reaction during a post-match press briefing.
“I wasn’t angry with the photographer,” Medvedev clarified. “I was upset about the decision. Every time there’s a noise from the stands between serves, there’s never a second serve. Yet the umpire permitted him a first serve. That’s what got me frustrated.”
Medvedev mentioned that it was “entertaining to see” how passionately the fans became involved. “I thought, ‘I’m losing the match.’ I didn’t break him even once. … I got emotional. Truthfully, as it happened, I thought, ‘This could be interesting to end my career with just one match at the US Open,’” he continued. “I adore New York. The crowd did their job. I didn’t do anything. The audience motivated me to get back into the match.”
On the other hand, Bonzi had a different perspective on the incident. “Daniil instigated it and only aggravated the situation. He rallied with the crowd. Honestly, I’ve never seen that,” he told the media. “The rule is clear. The guy entered the court between two serves. It’s not my place to call a first serve. I felt I hadn’t done anything wrong to deserve this reaction, and I didn’t want to serve under those circumstances.”
The 2025 US Open kicked off on Sunday and will end on September 7.
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