Medvedev exits US Open after chaotic first-round loss

Daniil Medvedev was eliminated in a dramatic first-round match at the 2025 U.S. Open by France's Benjamin Bonzi, marked by a chaotic incident involving a photographer who stepped onto the court during a critical moment. The interruption led chair umpire Greg Allensworth to allow Bonzi to retake his first serve after the disruption, a decision that enraged Medvedev and sparked a six-minute delay as he vocally disputed the ruling and rallied the crowd against the umpire. Despite rallying from match point down and winning the third-set tiebreak, Medvedev ultimately lost in a five-set thriller, with Bonzi prevailing 6-3, 7-5, 6-7, 0-6, 6-4. The match atmosphere was tense, with boos and jeers directed at Bonzi during his service motions and calls from Bonzi for Medvedev to be disqualified after the meltdown. Alongside this upset, other notable events at the U.S. Open included Aryna Sabalenka successfully defending her title, Novak Djokovic advancing in pursuit of his 25th Grand Slam, and historic wins by Southeast Asian players Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen. Emma Raducanu also returned to winning form, capturing her first U.S. Open match victory since her 2021 championship.