Daniil Medvedev Ejected US Open First Round After On-Court Outburst

Daniil Medvedev's first-round match at the 2025 US Open against Benjamin Bonzi became highly controversial after a photographer stepped onto the court, prompting the chair umpire to allow Bonzi a first serve redo during match point. Medvedev reacted with visible anger, confronting the umpire and engaging the crowd in a prolonged delay, which many commentators and former players criticized, contrasting his behavior with calmer players like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Despite Medvedev's frustration, he denied intentionally trying to disrupt the match flow, describing the incident as "a fun moment to live" and expressing a wish that he could have behaved even worse. Bonzi struggled to maintain focus amid the chaos but ultimately won the five-set match, with Medvedev showing further signs of frustration by smashing his racket. Both Medvedev and Bonzi acknowledged the unusual atmosphere caused by the incident, with Bonzi noting the difficulty of concentrating amid the noise and delays. Medvedev explained that his anger was directed at the umpire's decision rather than the photographer, highlighting rules about serve interruptions, and he faced potential fines for his outburst.