U.S. Open docks Daniil Medvedev $42,500 for conduct, equipment abuse

Daniil Medvedev has been fined $42,500 by the U.S. Open for unsportsmanlike conduct and racket abuse after the Russian's heated first-round loss, during which a photographer's accidental intrusion triggered a lengthy and loud on-court dispute.

The former world No. 1 and 2021 U.S. Open champion was docked $30,000 for unsportsmanlike behavior and another $12,500 for smashing a racket against his sideline chair.

The incident unfolded late Sunday at Louis Armstrong Stadium when France's Benjamin Bonzi was serving for the third set. A photographer mistakenly walked along the court after a fault, prompting chair umpire Greg Allensworth to award a replayed first serve to Bonzi.

Medvedev stormed toward the chair, provoking boos from the crowd as he accused the umpire of wanting to "go home" and