Daniil Medvedev exits US Open after photographer incident on match point
Summary
Daniil Medvedev lost to Benjamin Bonzi in a first-round match at the US Open. A photographer accidentally interrupted the match during a critical moment, leading to a delay and upsetting Medvedev. Bonzi eventually won in five sets after Medvedev’s strong comeback efforts.Key Facts
- Daniil Medvedev lost in the first round of the US Open to Benjamin Bonzi.
- The match ended with scores of 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 0-6, 6-4 in favor of Bonzi.
- During the match, a photographer walked onto the court, causing a delay at match point.
- Medvedev was upset about the delay and argued with the umpire, Greg Allensworth.
- The dispute led to a 6-minute pause in play.
- Medvedev saved the match point and won the third set tie-break but lost the match.
- Bonzi had issues with focus during the delay but ultimately won the deciding set.
- Medvedev is the first former champion to exit this year's tournament in the opening round.
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