Medvedev loses his cool: here's the spectacle he put on at the US Open

Raquel Bermúdez Rodríguez | 25 Aug 2025 | 06.52

Medvedev loses his cool: this was the show he put on at the US Open. Photo: Getty

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"He gets paid per match, not per hour." That's part of Daniil Medvedev's outburst towards the chair umpire during the first round of this US Open 2025 when he disagreed with the decision to replay the first serve to Benjamin Bonzi due to a photographer entering the court while the Frenchman was getting ready. The Russian had already shown signs of frustration, but he completely lost his temper in this situation, which also drove the New York crowd wild.

Facing match point and with just one Grand Slam victory throughout the season, perhaps the emotions Daniil experienced were influenced by this as he revealed his darker side. Medvedev sarcastically celebrated several points mimicking his opponent's gestures and had a strange reaction to a break in favor of his rival.

"What did Reilly Opelka say? He wants to go home. He gets paid per match, not per hour. The chair umpire just wants to go home." That was the complete phrase that turned the match into a spectacle where the audience took sides without a doubt. Spectators whistled and shouted almost every point, deliberately bothering Bonzi when the Frenchman had a match point. No warnings for time or behavior were issued. Daniil emerged unscathed.

The cause: a photographer

As seen in the video, the root of the problem was a photographer who accessed the court at an inappropriate moment, completely distracting a prepared Benjamin Bonzi about to serve with a match point in his favor (second serve). This incident could have completely changed the course of the match. The support from the audience for Medvedev was so strong that even the Russian made a heart gesture with his hands towards them.

From being on the brink of losing with match points against him, the Frenchman found himself in a tense tiebreak, under pressure not to complicate things further. While Daniil was also nervous, the Russian managed to snatch the set from his opponent, all while continuing to make heart gestures.

The break came early in favor of Medvedev in the fourth set, and it didn’t come alone. The advantage doubled when Bonzi received medical attention for his right knee area. That's tennis for you—almost out with several match points against him, yet winning the fourth set 6-0 comfortably against an opponent both physically and mentally hampered.

Daniil's streak continued, and it seemed all said and done until Benjamin suddenly came back to level the score. Past midnight at Flushing Meadows, after four breaks, two each, Medvedev began to experience cramps in his right hand, affecting his serve significantly. The chair umpire watched closely, unsure if it was cramps or one of Daniil's gestures, just like the audience.

At that moment, a time warning was issued, precisely when Bonzi had a match point. With an incredible passing shot, Benjamin closed what he couldn't two sets earlier, defeating a Medvedev who managed to focus in the last two sets but displayed incredible strength in overcoming a tough situation to advance to the second round of the US Open 2025. The dramatics didn't end there for Medvedev, who continued smashing rackets as Bonzi celebrated his victory.

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