Daniil Medvedev returned to one of his favorite stages, hoping to avenge his Wimbledon loss to Benjamin Bonzi , but the 29-year-old stunned him again in the US Open first round, delivering one of Day 1’s biggest upsets. As tension mounted, the match unraveled in a chaotic finish when a photographer walked onto the court, triggering Medvedev’s outburst and earning him a substantial fine. Now, two months later, Medvedev reflects on his US Open breakdown with a clearer lens, revisiting a night that blended frustration, shock, and the sting of déjà vu on a stage where he long believed he thrived.

Medvedev revisited the flashpoint on the podcast with Bolshe Tennis’ Sofya Tartakova, stressing that his anger never targeted Benjamin Bonzi but the timing of the umpire’s decision. With Bonzi f

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