Daniil Medvedev's heated US Open outburst following first-round defeat results in hefty fine

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Daniil Medvedev’s latest tantrum on the tennis court has proven to be a costly one.

The former world No. 1 was fined a total of $42,500 by the U.S. Open on Wednesday following his outburst in the first-round of the tournament over the weekend. Medvedev, who previously won the Grand Slam tournament in 2021, was docked $30,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and an additional $12,500 for racket abuse. 

Daniil Medvedev reacts next to chair umpire, Greg Allensworth, left, after a photographer ran onto the court during a match against Benjamin Bonzi, of France, in the first-round of the U.S. Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York.  (Adam Hunger/AP Photo)

The fine followed the Russian tennis player’s heated disagreement with chair umpire Greg Allensworth, who allowed opponent Benjamin Bonzi another first serve in their matchup Sunday after a photographer walked on the court at Louis Armstrong Stadium. 

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The incident took place during the third set, with Medvedev a point away from elimination.

After Bonzi missed his first serve, a photographer left his position and began walking alongside the court. Allensworth instructed the photographer to get off the court and awarded Bonzi another first serve, which Medvedev objected to. 

Medvedev was booed by the crowd, and in his typical fashion, he continued to rile the fans, blowing them kisses. 

Daniil Medvedev gestures after a photographer ran onto the court during a match against Benjamin Bonzi, of France, in the first-round of the U.S. Open, Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, in New York.  (Adam Hunger/AP Photo)

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