Benjamin Bonzi’s victory over Daniil Medvedev at the U.S. Open was not just a win—it was a spectacle. The five-set battle stretched nearly four hours and delivered everything from high-level tennis to off-court drama. Bonzi, the underdog, emerged triumphant with a final score of 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 0-6, 6-4.
A Photographer Sparks Chaos
The turning point came in the third set, with Bonzi serving at 5-4 and holding match point. Just as he missed his first serve, a photographer stepped onto the court, prompting the chair umpire to halt play and award Bonzi a fresh first serve due to outside interference. Medvedev exploded in protest, accusing the umpire of trying to end the match early and riling up the crowd with theatrical gestures and shouted accusations.
Medvedev’s Meltdown and Bonzi’s Collapse
The delay stretched over six minutes. Medvedev used the time to disrupt Bonzi’s rhythm and stir the crowd into a frenzy. Bonzi, visibly shaken, lost the point, the game, and eventually the set in a tiebreak. The fourth set was a disaster for Bonzi, who failed to win a single game as Medvedev leveled the match.
The Final Set and the Moment of Triumph
Despite the momentum swinging toward Medvedev, Bonzi regrouped. He broke Medvedev twice in the fifth set, showing grit and composure under pressure. With the crowd still buzzing from earlier chaos, Bonzi sealed the match with a forehand winner, collapsing to his knees in disbelief as Medvedev sat stunned on the bench, smashing his racquet in frustration.
Bonzi’s Message to the Crowd
After the match, Bonzi addressed the crowd with a mix of humor and honesty. “I may have got some new fans but also some new non-fans. The energy was wild. Thanks for all the ones who were booing. Thanks for the energy in the 5th,” he said. It was a moment that captured the spirit of the night—raw, unpredictable, and unforgettable.
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
Currently ranked no.13, Medvedev played his last match on the 24th of August when he surrendered to world no.51 Benjamin Bonzi 6-3 7-5 6-7(5) 0-6 6-4 in the 1st round of the U.S. Open (draw).
Until now, during this year Medvedev owns an overall 26-18 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant result of the current season was reaching the final in Halle.
Bonzi at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Ranked no.51, Benjamin has managed to achieve an overall 19-20 match record in 2025. The French player is playing at the moment at the U.S. Open where he defeated the world no.13 Daniil Medvedev 6-3 7-5 6-7(5) 0-6 6-4.
Benjamin Bonzi will square off with the world no.55 Marcos Giron in the 2nd round. They have never competed against each other as of now in top events.
Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi clashed against each other 4 times. Their actual record is 3-1 for Bonzi.