Angry & ousted Medvedev hogs headlines as US Open 2025 is off to an eventful start

 

Day 1 of the 2025 US Open was marked by dramatic matches and headline-making incidents as top-seeded players and fan favorites took to the courts for their opening matches. Novak Djokovic advanced smoothly to the second round by defeating young American Learner Tien in straight sets, though he needed a medical timeout for toe taping midway through the match. Aryna Sabalenka dominated Rebeka Masarova to also secure her place in the next round, while Jessica Pegula had a clean win over Mayar Sherif, blanking her in the first set before closing out the match.

The most talked-about event of the day was the five-set battle between Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi, which ended in a major upset. Medvedev struggled from the beginning, dropping the first two sets and falling behind in the third. He showed flashes of his champion’s brilliance to force a tie-break and ultimately won the third and fourth sets to push the match to a deciding fifth. The encounter turned chaotic in the final set, when outside interference caused the umpire to award Bonzi a first serve on match point, inciting outrage from Medvedev. He vented his frustration at the chair umpire by making sarcastic remarks and, after the loss, smashed several racquets, throwing some into the crowd and demolishing the last one at courtside.

As the Armstrong Stadium crowd alternated between jeers and chants, Medvedev's outburst overshadowed Bonzi's composed finish to take the final set 6-4. This controversial episode, including Medvedev's sharp words for the umpire, became one of the day’s top talking points, adding drama to an already tense match. Other notable results saw Taylor Fritz, Emma Raducanu, Victoria Azarenka, Jasmine Paolini, Elena Rybakina and Ben Shelton advance to the second round without major incident. The opening day wrapped up with a blend of reliable performances from top seeds and unpredictable moments that set the tone for an eventful tournament ahead.

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