In a dramatic first-round match at the US Open, Daniil Medvedev faced an unexpected interruption when a photographer entered the court during a critical match point, inciting chaos and leading to his early exit. Medvedev, visibly upset, clashed with officials, smashed his racket, and received a chorus of boos from the crowd as he struggled to regain his composure. Despite a late surge, he was ultimately defeated by Benjamin Bonzi, who capitalized on the tumultuous atmosphere to secure a stunning upset. The incident has raised questions about crowd management and the role of media at high-stakes sporting events.