Overview

• During Benjamin Bonzi’s match point against Daniil Medvedev, a photographer stepped onto the Louis Armstrong court, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to apply the outside‑interference rule and restore a first serve.
• The stoppage lasted about six to seven minutes as Medvedev berated the umpire, urged on the crowd and later smashed his racket, saying he was upset with the ruling and acknowledging he expects a fine.
• Bonzi regrouped after the chaos to win in five sets, 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4.
• The USTA said the photographer, identified as Selcuk Acar, ignored instructions to stay put and was escorted out as his credential was revoked for this year’s tournament.
• Acar says he is totally innocent, claims a site official told him play was stopped and is exploring legal options, as reactions rolled in from the sport with Boris Becker calling it a "public meltdown" and Frances Tiafoe describing a "circus."