Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic advanced to the U.S. Open second round, but the tournament descended into chaos during Daniil Medvedev’s match against Benjamin Bonzi on Sunday.
Idman.biz, citing Reuters, reports that the 2021 champion faced disruptions when a photographer entered the court prematurely at 5-4 in the third set, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to grant Bonzi another first serve. An infuriated Medvedev lashed out at the official and incited the crowd, preventing a shaken Bonzi from serving, leading to a six-minute delay.
Despite saving match point and winning the third set in a tie-break, Medvedev was bageled in the fourth and ultimately lost 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 0-6, 6-4. Bonzi praised the crowd and described the match as “crazy,” expressing relief after the dramatic victory.
New York’s famously rowdy fans played a key role in the tense contest, contributing to a memorable and controversial U.S. Open moment.
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