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Medvedev Falls to Bonzi at US Open After Photographer Incident Triggers On-Court Fury

Officials revoked the photographer's credential, with attention now on possible penalties for Medvedev after his confrontation.

Overview

  • Benjamin Bonzi upset No. 13 seed Daniil Medvedev in the first round, winning 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4 in 3 hours 45 minutes.
  • During Bonzi’s match point, a photographer entered the court, and chair umpire Greg Allensworth ordered a replayed first serve under interference rules.
  • Medvedev berated the umpire with taunts captured on court microphones, prompting about six minutes of boos that disrupted play.
  • The USTA said the photographer, identified by media as Selcuk Acar, was escorted out and had his credential revoked; Acar told the Daily Mail he was instructed to enter, a claim the USTA disputed.
  • After the defeat, Medvedev smashed his racket and said he expects a heavy fine, while figures such as Boris Becker publicly condemned his behavior.