US Open Drama: Medvedev’s Furious Outburst & Racket Smash After Shocking Loss

Daniil Medvedev’s US Open run ended in chaos as he lost to Benjamin Bonzi in a dramatic five-set thriller.

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The turning point came when a photographer walked out during Bonzi’s serve, forcing the umpire to reset the point.

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Medvedev was furious with the call and stormed toward the umpire, asking: “Are you a man? Are you a man?”

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The Russian ace accused the photographer of rushing home and blasted the umpire for unfairly handing Bonzi an advantage.

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Crowd tension grew louder as boos echoed in the stadium, causing a six-minute break before play resumed.

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Medvedev fought hard, saved match points, but eventually lost in five sets. His frustration ended with a smashed racket.

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After the match, he praised the New York crowd: “They pushed me back into the game. I love them.”

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Though Medvedev lost, the incident and his fiery reaction made headlines—reminding fans why tennis drama never disappoints.

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