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U.S. Open Fines Daniil Medvedev $42,500 Over On-Court Meltdown

The penalty follows a first-round loss disrupted by a photographer whose credential was later revoked.

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

  • Tournament referee Jake Garner assessed $30,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and $12,500 for racket abuse.
  • Chair umpire Greg Allensworth granted Benjamin Bonzi another first serve after a photographer entered the court on match point, triggering a delay of more than six minutes.
  • Medvedev riled the crowd and later destroyed his racket, then lost to Bonzi 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4.
  • The fine removes roughly 39% of his $110,000 first-round prize money and caps a Grand Slam season of early exits.
  • The USTA revoked the photographer’s credential; the shooter was identified as Selcuk Acar, who denied wrongdoing, while figures such as Boris Becker criticized Medvedev’s behavior.