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Medvedev's Match Disrupted by Photographer, Drama Unfolds

8/25/2025

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Daniil Medvedev's US Open match against Benjamin Bonzi faced a delay due to a photographer entering the court, causing controversy over a first serve.
Medvedev publicly expressed frustration with the chair umpire's decision and interacted with the crowd.
He was close to elimination but extended the match before losing 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 0-6, 6-4.
The photographer was escorted out and had his credentials revoked.

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Story summary

Daniil Medvedev's US Open match against Benjamin Bonzi faced a delay due to a photographer entering the court, causing controversy over a first serve.
Medvedev publicly expressed frustration with the chair umpire's decision and interacted with the crowd.
He was close to elimination but extended the match before losing 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5-7), 0-6, 6-4.
The photographer was escorted out and had his credentials revoked.