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U.S. Open Fines Daniil Medvedev $42,500 for Outburst During First-Round Loss

Officials acted after a photographer’s court incursion led to a prolonged dispute with the umpire.

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 25, 2025 Russia's Daniil Medvedev breaks his racquet after his first round match against France's Benjamin Bonzi REUTERS/Eduardo Munoz
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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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Overview

  • $30,000 was assessed for unsportsmanlike conduct and $12,500 for racket abuse, totaling more than one-third of his $110,000 first-round prize.
  • Chair umpire Greg Allensworth restored a first serve to Benjamin Bonzi after a photographer stepped onto the court, prompting Medvedev to berate the official and rile the crowd, delaying play for over six minutes.
  • Bonzi defeated Medvedev 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4, after which Medvedev smashed his racket against his chair.
  • The USTA said the photographer was escorted from the court and had his credential revoked.
  • The episode extends Medvedev’s slide to a third straight first-round Grand Slam exit, drawing criticism from Boris Becker and a public offer of support from Andrey Rublev.