Overview

• USTA officials said the photographer ignored instructions, entered the court between serves on match point, was escorted out, and had his 2025 credential revoked.
• Freelancer Selcuk Acar identified himself as the photographer, claimed security told him the match was paused and movement was permitted, called the reaction a “lynching,” and is exploring legal options.
• Chair umpire Greg Allensworth reapplied a first serve to Benjamin Bonzi under a USTA regulation covering delays from outside interference, a judgment Medvedev argued was unwarranted by the brief interruption.
• The stoppage lasted roughly six to seven minutes as Medvedev berated the umpire and worked the crowd before ultimately losing to Bonzi in five sets, then smashing his racket.
• Medvedev told reporters he expects a substantial fine and declined to elaborate, as figures including Andrey Rublev, Frances Tiafoe and Boris Becker voiced concern or offered support.