Daniil Medvedev smashes racket on ground in US Open meltdown

25 Aug 2025 • 5:35 PM MYT
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  • Daniil Medvedev was defeated by Benjamin Bonzi of France in the first round of the US Open on Sunday.
  • Following his loss, Medvedev had a courtside meltdown, smashing his racket to pieces.
  • The incident was preceded by a controversial decision regarding a first serve awarded to Bonzi.
  • Chair umpire Greg Allensworth allowed Bonzi to re-do his first serve after a photographer interfered, despite Bonzi having already missed it.
  • Watch the video above

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