Today, August 25, Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev suffered a sensational defeat in the first round of the US Open against French athlete Benjamin Bonzi. The Frenchman won with a score of 3:6, 5:7, 7:6 (5), 0:6, 6:4. During the match, Medvedev not only lost control on the court, but also sparked a scandal with the umpire, stretching the match for more than 6 minutes.
After this defeat, Medvedev found himself at risk of falling out of the top 20 of the world rankings, and his failures in tournaments have been ongoing since May 2023. Additionally, reports indicate that the accreditation of the photographer who missed on the court has already been revoked. It is also worth noting the suggestion of the American tennis player regarding the return of Russian flags to tournaments.
Medvedev scandalously lost in the first round of the US Open: details of the sensation
Медведєв у шокуючій поразці завершив свій виступ на US Open: подробиці несподіванки. Photo: glavcom.ua