Tennis

Watch: Daniil Medvedev’s match-point meltdown sparks chaotic scenes at US Open

Match halted for six minutes after photographer incident, with Russian enraged by umpire decision in first-round exit

Russia's Daniil Medvedev breaks his racket after losing his men's singles first round match against France's Benjamin Bonzi. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)
Russia's Daniil Medvedev breaks his racket after losing his men's singles first round match against France's Benjamin Bonzi. Photograph: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)
Mon Aug 25 2025 - 11:23 • 5 MIN READ

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