A devastated Daniil Medvedev was knocked out of the US Open after a meltdown sparked by a photographer strolling on to the court docket throughout his first-round defeat by Benjamin Bonzi.
Medvedev has produced some extraordinary moments at Flushing Meadows over time – however what occurred on the 2021 champion’s solution to one other humbling defeat was maybe probably the most unbelievable.
Because the Russian confronted match level at 5-4 within the third set, the cameraman walked on to the enjoying floor between his French opponent Bonzi’s first and second serve.
Cue bedlam because the incident – and Medvedev’s response – modified the course of the match.
Medvedev, 29, raged after umpire Greg Allensworth determined Bonzi might have one other first serve, whipping the New York crowd right into a frenzy and forcing a delay of six minutes and 24 seconds.
Bonzi understandably misplaced focus as boos rained down and couldn’t serve out victory.
Virtually two hours later, shortly earlier than 1am native time, he ultimately secured a outstanding 6-3 7-5 6-7 (5-7) 0-6 6-4 win.
