Medvedev, Jabeur Fall in Dramatic Wimbledon Upsets

Ninth-seeded Daniil Medvedev was upset in the first round of Wimbledon 2025 by 64th-ranked Benjamin Bonzi, marking Medvedev’s earliest exit in seven appearances and continuing his disappointing Grand Slam season. Bonzi notched his first-ever top-10 victory at a major, crediting the opportunity of facing a top player early in the tournament. Medvedev, who had reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in the prior two years, showed frustration by smashing his racket after the defeat. The match occurred on the hottest opening day in Wimbledon history, with temperatures over 31°C and a heat rule break invoked. Elsewhere, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the second round, while two-time finalist Ons Jabeur retired injured, highlighting a day of dramatic upsets. Medvedev now aims to rebound ahead of the US Open.