Tennis bad boy Daniil Medvedev threw his latest tantrum at the U.S. Open in New York City on Sunday, August 24 — and even his biggest fan, wife Daria Medvedeva, has had enough. After a photographer inadvertently interrupted match point during the Russian player’s first-round match against France’s Benajamin Bonzi,

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev has an epic meltdown during his U.S. Open match against Benjamin Bonzi of France. We explain.

The Athletic has live coverage of Day 2 of the 2025 U.S. Open. NEW YORK — Who is Daniil Medvedev? Is he a quirky character, who sometimes sails close to the wind while being good news for his sport? Or does his evident relish for being a provocateur cross the line of what’s acceptable on a tennis court?