The focal point of Daniil Medvedev’s outburst during the US Open was the photographer who claims to have been unfairly treated and suffered greatly as a consequence. Medvedev directed his frustration towards umpire Greg Allensworth after the photographer intruded onto the court as Benjamin Bonzi was serving for victory in the third set. This led to Bonzi being granted another first serve, prompting Medvedev’s displeasure with the decision.
In response, Medvedev rushed to the umpire to voice his complaints and was observed smashing his racket in frustration. Subsequently, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) revoked the photographer’s accreditation, and security escorted him out of the Louis Armstrong Stadium.
The photographer, Selcuk Acar, maintains his innocence and plans to take legal action against the accreditation revocation, asserting that an official instructed him to enter the court during the ongoing match. Speaking to the Daily Mail, Acar expressed his innocence and the unjust backlash he has faced.
Medvedev ultimately lost the match and remarked on his emotional reaction towards the umpire’s decision and the crowd’s response. During the confrontation with Allensworth, Medvedev mentioned previous criticisms from Reilly Opelka regarding the umpire’s competence, referencing a past incident at the Dallas Open.
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