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U.S. Open Fines Daniil Medvedev $42,500 After On-Court Outburst in Disrupted Match

Officials said the penalty followed a photographer’s court incursion that led to a replayed serve.

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 24, 2025 Russia's Daniil Medvedev in action during his first round match against France's Benjamin Bonzi REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz/File Photo
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A frustrated Daniil Medvedev smashes his racket towards the end of his first round loss vs Benjamin Bonzi.

Overview

  • Daniil Medvedev was docked $42,500, which exceeds one-third of his $110,000 first-round prize money, according to the tournament’s on-site offences listing.
  • Referee Jake Garner assessed $30,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $12,500 for racket abuse after Medvedev smashed his equipment post-match.
  • A photographer entered the Louis Armstrong Stadium court during a critical point, and chair umpire Greg Allensworth ordered a replayed first serve due to external interference.
  • Play was halted for roughly six to seven minutes as Medvedev confronted the umpire and incited a hostile crowd reaction before the match resumed.
  • Benjamin Bonzi defeated Medvedev in five sets, and tournament officials later revoked the photographer’s credential following the incident.