Daria Medvedeva's Distress During Daniil Medvedev's US Open Outburst

During the 2025 US Open, Daniil Medvedev's emotional outburst left his wife, Daria Medvedeva, visibly distressed. Photographs captured her leaning forward, head in hands, seated next to coach Gilles Cervara as tensions escalated in the match against Benjamin Bonzi on August 24 in New York City.

As the match reached a critical point, a photographer's intrusion led to a six-minute suspension. Bonzi was preparing for a second serve when the disruption occurred, prompting the umpire to allow him another first serve. This decision ignited Medvedev's fury.

“Are you a man? Are you a man? Why are you shaking?” he shouted at the umpire, expressing frustration over the situation. The crowd responded with boos and chants of “second serve,” amplifying the chaotic atmosphere.

Following the incident, the photographer was escorted from Louis Armstrong Stadium, with the United States Tennis Association revoking his credentials. The match concluded with Bonzi winning 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5), 0-6, 6-4, which only fueled Medvedev's anger as he was seen smashing his racket in frustration.

In a post-match press conference, Medvedev clarified his outburst. “I wasn’t upset with the photographer. I was upset with the decision,” he explained. He expressed that he felt the umpire's ruling was inconsistent with how similar situations had been handled in the past.

Medvedev reflected on the crowd's involvement, stating it was “fun to witness” their engagement. “I thought, ‘I’m losing the match.’ I didn’t break him once... I got emotional,” he admitted. He also shared a moment of introspection about his career, considering the possibility of ending it at the US Open.

Bonzi offered a contrasting perspective on the events. “Daniil started it, and he put oil on the fire,” he remarked, noting that he felt he had not done anything wrong during the match. He emphasized that the rules were clear regarding interruptions and expressed discomfort with how the situation unfolded.

The French player acknowledged the crowd's energy, saying it was “crazy” and that he might have gained both new fans and detractors due to the incident. “Thanks to all who were booing. Thanks for the energy,” he added, highlighting the unique atmosphere of the match.

Bonzi noted that such an experience was unprecedented for him, describing the overwhelming noise and intensity surrounding the match. The 2025 US Open commenced on August 24 and will conclude on September 7.