Benjamin Bonzi pulled off a stunning upset at the 2025 U.S. Open, toppling former champion Daniil Medvedev in a dramatic five-set marathon (6‑3, 7‑5, 6‑7, 0‑6, 6‑4). What was poised to be a straight-set win turned into a spectacle when a photographer wandered onto the court right as Bonzi served for the match—sparking a contentious call from the umpire and igniting Medvedev’s ire. The umpire issued a first-serve redo due to the interference, prompting Medvedev to confront the chair and even rile up the crowd with taunts.
With the stands humming and boos echoing, Medvedev clawed back, stealing the third set tiebreak and dominating the fourth with a commanding 6‑0.
But Bonzi, unshaken amid the chaos, steadied his nerves in the final set—weathering crowd pressure and outlasting the former champ to clinch the win.
In his post‑match remarks, Bonzi praised the wild energy—“I may have got some new fans, but also some new non‑fans … The energy was crazy.”
This defeat extends Medvedev’s disappointing Grand Slam run in 2025 and marks Bonzi’s second major victory over the Russian—securing his spot in the second round in wildly unforgettable fashion.
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