During a high-stakes first-round clash at the US Open between Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi, the atmosphere inside Louis Armstrong Stadium shifted from tense to explosive. Bonzi, serving for the match at 5-4 in the third set, had just missed his first serve when a cameraman unexpectedly walked onto the court. The interruption halted play and prompted chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award Bonzi a fresh first serve.

Medvedev’s Outburst Shakes the Stadium

Medvedev, already trailing two sets, erupted in fury at the umpire’s decision. Marching toward Allensworth, he launched into a fiery tirade: “Are you a man? Are you a man? Why are you shaking? What’s wrong huh? Guys, he wants to leave. He gets paid by the match, not by the hour.” His words echoed through the stadium, igniting a wave of emotion from the crowd.

Crowd Turns Into a Roaring Force

The audience, already charged by the drama, responded with relentless boos that lasted over five minutes. Chants and jeers filled the air as fans rallied behind Medvedev, turning the match into a spectacle of defiance and passion. The delay stretched as Bonzi hesitated to resume play, visibly affected by the hostile energy.

Momentum Swings in a Storm of Emotion

Medvedev used the chaos to his advantage, breaking Bonzi’s serve and clawing his way back into the match. He won the third set in a tie-break and dominated the fourth, forcing a fifth set in what had become one of the most emotionally charged matches in recent memory. Though Bonzi eventually prevailed, the night was defined by the surreal scenes that unfolded at match point.

A Night That Redefined Drama

The incident will be remembered not just for the tennis, but for the raw emotion, crowd involvement, and the unpredictable twist that turned a routine match into a late-night war zone. Medvedev’s fiery spirit and the crowd’s unwavering support created a moment that transcended sport—one that left fans stunned, divided, and talking long after the final point.

Daniil Medvedev in 2025

Currently the world no.

13, Daniil played his last match on the 24^th of August when he surrendered to world no.51 Benjamin Bonzi 6-3 7-5 6-7(5) 0-6 6-4 in the 1^st round of the U.S. Open (draw).

Currently, during this season Medvedev owns a composed 26-18 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s best result of this year was getting to the final in Halle.

Bonzi at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Now the world no.51, Benjamin has managed to achieve a 19-20 match record in 2025. Benjamin is now competing at the U.S. Open where he beat 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 2^nd round. In the past, they have never played each other till now in top competitions.

Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi fought against each other 4 times. Their record is 3-1 for Bonzi.