In a stunning twist at the US Open, 13th seed Daniil Medvedev faced an unexpected exit at the hands of France's Benjamin Bonzi in a dramatic late-night showdown filled with emotional turmoil.

Bonzi triumphed with a nail-biting score of 6-3, 7-5, 6-7 (5/7), 0-6, 6-4, after a grueling three hours and 45 minutes of play at the iconic Flushing Meadows.

Match Point Mayhem!

The match reached a fever pitch during the third set when Bonzi served at advantage on match point, leading 5-4 after claiming the first two sets.

Just as Bonzi prepared to serve again, chair umpire Greg Allensworth dramatically interrupted play due to a photographer inadvertently walking onto the court. In an unusual move, Allensworth shouted, "Not now, get off the court, please," and granted Bonzi a fresh first serve, blaming the delay on outside interference.

Medvedev was incensed. The former champion stormed across the court, unleashing a heated tirade toward Allensworth, questioning his integrity with shouts of, "Are you a man?" and accusing him of wanting to wrap up the match early.

Turning to the bewildered crowd on Louis Armstrong Stadium, Medvedev animatedly called for their support, inciting a chorus of boos and jeers that echoed in the tense atmosphere.

Tension Turns to Triumph... Then Heartbreak

Despite the chaos, Bonzi showed remarkable composure, saving match point and ultimately winning the third-set tiebreak. However, with Medvedev dominating the fourth set with a quick 6-0, the stage was set for an electrifying final set.

But Bonzi wasn't done yet! In a display of extraordinary tenacity, he battled back in the fifth, breaking Medvedev's serve to clinch the victory.

Post-match, Bonzi reflected on the wild experience, acknowledging the mixed reactions from the crowd and crediting the hostile atmosphere as vital energy that fueled his triumph. "It was crazy... maybe I made some new fans, but also some new non-fans," he quipped.

Medvedev's Frustration and Historic Exit

Medvedev, on the other hand, was left shattered, violently smashing his racquet in anguish. This defeat marked a historic moment as he became the first former champion to exit this year's tournament.

His exit coincides with a disappointing season, where he only managed to reach the second round once in the major tournaments.

The incident echoed memories of Medvedev's tumultuous 2019 match at the same venue, where he infamously faced crowd backlash and received a hefty fine for his unsportsmanlike behavior.

As summer’s grand slam draws to a thrilling close, both players leave their mark—one in triumph, the other in disarray.