Medvedev 'Needs Help' After US Open Meltdown: Becker
Daniil Medvedev lost in five sets after a six-minute delay caused by a photographer's court intrusion, leading to a controversial umpire decision and Medvedev's public criticism.
- On Sunday, August 24, at the 2025 US Open held in New York, Benjamin Bonzi defeated Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match.
- The match’s delay of over six minutes was caused by a photographer mistakenly walking onto the court at match point, prompting a controversial umpire decision.
- Medvedev expressed strong frustration with chair umpire Greg Allensworth’s ruling to grant Bonzi another first serve after the interruption and argued loudly during the stoppage.
- In a post-match press conference, Medvedev clarified that his frustration was directed at the ruling rather than the photographer, and he tossed six racquets into the crowd as a gesture to the fans.
- The loss brought Medvedev's 2025 Grand Slam campaign to a close amid expert and former player suggestions that he should pause competing for the remainder of the year due to his ongoing difficulties.
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Daniil Medvedev is in a mental crisis. After the defeat in the first round of the US Open, characterized by yet another explosion of anger, the former n. 1 of the world shows clear signs of exhaustion. Boris Becker invites him to seek professional help, suggesting a break to rebuild (he has not won for 2 years)
After a photographer had moved into court, Danilil Medvedev guaranteed that he had been distracted and "attached" to the judge who had given a service to the opponent. Still, Marshall Islands have already had a choice.
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Medvedev 'needs help' after US Open meltdown: Becker
German tennis legend Boris Becker believes Daniil Medvedev should seek "professional help" after the Russian crashed out of the US Open following the latest in a long line of spectacular on-court meltdowns.
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