Daniil Medvedev expecting ‘big fine’ after US Open outburst

The Russian was incensed after his opponent Benjamin Bonzi was allowed to retake a first serve at match point.
Daniil Medvedev was unrepentant after his US Open meltdown. Pic: Adam Hunger/AP

Daniil Medvedev was unrepentant after his US Open meltdown. Pic: Adam Hunger/AP

Former champion Daniil Medvedev is expecting a big fine after a meltdown at match point incited the US Open crowd and delayed his dramatic five-set loss to Benjamin Bonzi.

The fiery Russian was incensed when, with Bonzi serving at 5-4 and advantage in the third set, a cameraman walked onto the court between the Frenchman’s first and second serve, causing a brief delay that umpire Greg Allensworth deemed merited a retake of his first serve for Bonzi.

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