Chaos at US Open as Bonzi Shocks Medvedev in Five-Set Thriller
In a dramatic first-round clash at the US Open, world number 13 Daniil Medvedev faces a potential hefty fine after a heated on-court altercation with umpire Greg Allensworth.
The 2021 New York champion erupted in frustration when Allensworth awarded Benjamin Bonzi a first serve following a brief interruption caused by a photographer on the court. Medvedev rushed to the umpire to protest, reportedly saying he “wanted to go home.” His outburst fired up the crowd, who booed loudly, halting play for nearly five minutes. Bonzi eventually served but lost the point and the game.
Despite the early tension, Bonzi pulled off a stunning victory, beating Medvedev in five sets. After winning the third-set tiebreak, Medvedev acknowledged the crowd with his signature heart gesture, but the momentum could not last.
Medvedev fought back, taking the fourth set convincingly, only for Bonzi to rally and win the final two games of the deciding set, sealing the upset. Following the loss, Medvedev vented his frustration by smashing his racquet on the bench as the crowd continued to boo.
This marks another disappointing Grand Slam campaign for Medvedev, who has won just one match in the four majors this season, a stark contrast to last year when he reached the US Open quarterfinals. Notably, Bonzi had also defeated Medvedev in the first round of Wimbledon earlier this year.
The exact amount of Medvedev’s potential fine has not yet been disclosed.
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