During his US Open first-round match, Daniil Medvedev had a meltdown after a photographer accidentally walked onto the court at match point. The umpire gave his opponent, Benjamin Bonzi, a new serve, infuriating Medvedev who argued with the umpire and incited the crowd to boo. Medvedev lost the match in a five-set thriller, subsequently smashing his racket 11 times. The photographer was removed and had his credentials revoked. This incident follows a pattern of Medvedev's on-court outbursts, highlighting his volatile temperament.

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