Medvedev vs. Bonzi Delay: US Open Crowd Issues

August 25, 2025 David Thompson Sports
News Context
At a glance
  • Open on Sunday night during ⁢the match between daniil Medvedev and Benjamin⁤ Bonzi.
Original source: nytimes.com

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U.S. Open Uproar: Medvedev vs. Bonzi Match⁤ Interrupted


U.S. Open Match Interrupted by Photographer, Medvedev’s Outburst

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A chaotic scene unfolded at the U.S. Open on Sunday night during ⁢the match between daniil Medvedev and Benjamin⁤ Bonzi. The match, ultimately won by Medvedev 6-3, 7-5, 6-7(5), 0-6, 6-4, ⁢was delayed for six minutes after a photographer entered the court prematurely, believing the match had concluded.

Key Events

  • Match⁣ Situation: Bonzi led Medvedev ⁤6-3, 7-5, 5-4 when the incident occured.
  • The Interruption: A photographer walked onto the court after bonzi‍ missed a ⁤first serve.
  • Umpire’s Ruling: Umpire Greg Allensworth granted Bonzi a re-serve due to the interruption.
  • Photographer’s ‍Status: The photographer’s tournament credentials were revoked.
  • Medvedev’s Reaction: Medvedev ‍vehemently protested the ruling, berating Allensworth and inciting the crowd.
  • Opelka Reference: ⁣medvedev referenced a previous criticism of Allensworth by⁤ Reilly Opelka.
  • Crowd Involvement: The crowd became highly vocal, chanting “second serve” and disrupting play.
  • Match Outcome: Bonzi ultimately missed both serves after the delay, allowing Medvedev to break and eventually win the set and the match.

Timeline of Events

Time (Approximate) Event
During ⁢3rd set Bonzi leads Medvedev 6-3, 7-5, 5-4.
During 3rd ‍Set Bonzi misses ⁣first serve.
During 3rd Set Photographer enters⁢ the court.
During 3rd Set Umpire Allensworth grants Bonzi a re-serve.
During 3rd Set Six-minute delay due to crowd noise and Medvedev’s protests.
During 3rd Set Bonzi misses both serves⁢ after ⁢the delay.
During ⁣3rd Set Medvedev breaks Bonzi and wins the set in a tiebreak.

Reilly Opelka’s Previous Criticism of greg Allensworth

In February, Reilly‍ Opelka ⁤publicly criticized umpire Greg ⁢Allensworth after being penalized for swearing at a spectator at the Dallas⁤ Open. Opelka ⁣stated that Allensworth ‍”shouldn’