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Daniil Medvedev smashes racket on ground in US Open meltdown

Daniil Medvedev gets upset after photographer walks on court at US Open match point
  • Daniil Medvedev was defeated by Benjamin Bonzi of France in the first round of the US Open on Sunday.
  • Following his loss, Medvedev had a courtside meltdown, smashing his racket to pieces.
  • The incident was preceded by a controversial decision regarding a first serve awarded to Bonzi.
  • Chair umpire Greg Allensworth allowed Bonzi to re-do his first serve after a photographer interfered, despite Bonzi having already missed it.
  • Watch the video above
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