"'Collapse' at US Open for Medvedev - Career exit hinted'
US Open 2025: Benjamin Bonzi Stuns Daniil Medvedev in Epic Encounter
In a dramatic turn of events at the 2025 US Open, France's Benjamin Bonzi claimed a stunning victory over defending champion Daniil Medvedev. The final score was 6-3 7-5 6-7(5) 0-6 6-4, marking Bonzi's third Grand Slam win against Medvedev.
The match was marred by several incidents, starting with the crowd booing Bonzi during his service motion in the final set. The tension escalated when a photographer stepped onto the court during Bonzi's match point against Medvedev, causing a six-minute halt in the game. The intruder was identified as Selcuk Acar, a freelance photographer, who had entered the court prematurely.
Medvedev, visibly disturbed by the incident, lost his composure and later smashed his racquet against the bench. The USTA promptly revoked Acar's credentials after the incident.
The disruption seemed to affect Medvedev's performance, as he struggled to regain his form. Despite managing to level the fourth set with a bagel, he failed to maintain the momentum and eventually lost the match.
Medvedev, who had a poor performance at the majors this year, managing to get to the second round only once, broke down in tears on court after the match, revealing feelings of despair. He also expressed his frustration towards chair umpire Greg Allensworth, questioning his manliness and accusing him of wanting to leave the match early. Allensworth, however, put Bonzi back onto his first serve after the disruption.
Bonzi, despite facing boos from the crowd, remained focused and sealed the win with a glorious backhand. He expressed his gratitude towards the crowd, acknowledging the support he received despite the occasional jeers.
The victory marks a significant milestone for Bonzi, who has now beaten Medvedev in all three of their Grand Slam encounters. Medvedev, on the other hand, became the first former champion to exit this year's tournament.
During the match, Medvedev admitted to feeling an urge to "finish his career," adding another layer of drama to an already intense contest. The final set was a close contest, with multiple breaks of serve, making Bonzi's win all the more impressive.
In a surprising turn of events, Medvedev also repeatedly asked about Reilly Opelka's call for Allensworth to be suspended, indicating a growing tension between the players and the officials.
As the dust settles on the Arthur Ashe Stadium, the epic encounter between Bonzi and Medvedev will undoubtedly go down in US Open history as one of the most dramatic matches of the tournament.
