US Open Photographer Causes Match Delay, Credentials Revoked Amid Medvedev Incident

During the 2025 US Open first-round match between Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi, freelance photojournalist Selcuk Acar caused a significant disruption by stepping onto the court as Bonzi was serving for match point, leading to a 6-minute delay and an additional serve awarded to Bonzi by chair umpire Greg Allensworth. Medvedev reacted angrily to the incident, confronting the umpire and inciting boos from the crowd, which affected the match momentum, ultimately resulting in Medvedev's upset loss in five sets. Acar insists he was instructed by a security official that the match was stopped and claims he did not improperly enter the court, stating he is innocent and has suffered greatly from the backlash, describing the situation as a 'lynching.' Despite Acar's defense and his assertion that surveillance footage would prove his innocence, the United States Tennis Association revoked his credentials for the tournament, citing his disregard for security and umpire instructions. The incident sparked debate over the umpire's decision and raised questions about security protocols, with Acar now consulting legal counsel and employers over the credential revocation. Medvedev's public frustration and the ensuing controversy highlight the pressures and tensions surrounding high-stakes matches at Grand Slam events.