August 25, 2025

The US Open match between Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi turned into a rollercoaster full of drama and surprises! Just when Bonzi was about to serve at match point in the third set on the famous Louis Armstrong Stadium court, a photographer suddenly stepped onto the court! This unforeseen intrusion stopped everything in its tracks and shocked everyone watching. The chair umpire, Greg Allensworth, quickly told the photographer to leave the court immediately. This unexpected twist got even more fiery when Allensworth allowed Bonzi a first serve instead of a second serve after the disruption. Daniil Medvedev was not happy about this and vented his frustration loud and clear. His anger stirred the crowd and made it tough for Bonzi to serve calmly. US Open security did not waste time. They escorted the photographer out and the US Tennis Association took a strong step by canceling his credentials. That means he is banned from the tournament for the rest of the year! Despite this chaos, Bonzi showed amazing grit. After just escaping match point, he broke Medvedev’s serve to even the set at 5-5. He then won the tiebreak to push the battle into a fourth set. The match kept getting intense, and Bonzi played his best tennis in the fifth set, finally winning 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4. This stunning victory knocked Medvedev out of the US Open, marking his second straight major exit. It was a tough season for Medvedev, with only one win across all four Grand Slams in 2025. After the match, Bonzi spoke out about the drama. "Daniil started it, and he put oil on the fire. He went with the crowd crazy. He went with them. Honestly, I never saw that," Bonzi told reporters. He added, "The rule is the rule. The guy went on the court between two serves. It's not my call to say first serve.... I felt I didn't do anything bad in the match to receive this treatment, and I didn't want to serve in those conditions." Medvedev shared his side too. "I wasn't upset with the photographer," he said at a press conference. "I was upset with the decision. Every time there's a sound from the stands between serves, there's never a second serve. But the umpire gave him a first serve. That's what made me angry." This incredible US Open moment will be remembered for its unexpected twists, strong emotions, and a fierce fight that ended Benjamin Bonzi's battle with Medvedev in a fiery way!

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