Bonzi Does It Again! Stuns Medvedev in Second-Round US Open Epic
(Lead Image Caption): Benjamin Bonzi of France celebrates a pivotal point during his stunning four-set victory over 3rd-seeded Daniil Medvedev. (Credit: [Imagine a different photo source, e.g., Getty Images/Matthew Stockman])
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In a remarkable echo of their 2022 encounter, France's Benjamin Bonzi authored the first major shock of the 2025 US Open, ousting third-seeded Daniil Medvedev in a gripping second-round battle on Arthur Ashe Stadium. The final scoreline of 7-5, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 sends the unseeded veteran through to the third round and a confident Medvedev packing far earlier than anyone anticipated.
From the first ball, it was clear Bonzi had arrived with a potent game plan and the conviction to execute it. He absorbed Medvedev's characteristically deep returns and flat groundstrokes, using the Russian's pace to redirect the ball with precision and depth. Bonzi’s backhand, in particular, was a weapon, consistently finding sharp angles and painting the lines to push Medvedev out of his comfort zone.
"The key was to stay aggressive and not let him dictate every point," Bonzi was quoted as saying in his post-match press conference. "I knew I had to take my chances when they came and serve well. I learned a lot from our match a few years ago, and I believed I could do it again if I played my best tennis."
While Medvedev managed to wrestle back control to claim the second set, Bonzi’s resolve never wavered. He broke Medvedev’s serve early in the third set, a critical momentum shift from which the former champion never fully recovered. Bonzi’s first serve proved incredibly effective, and he displayed nerves of steel, saving multiple break points in a tense fourth set before closing out the match on his own serve.
The loss marks a disappointing early exit for Medvedev, who was considered one of the top favorites for the title. For Bonzi, the victory is a massive career highlight, mirroring his fourth-round run in 2022 and proving that his previous win was no mere fluke.
Bonzi’s reward is a third-round matchup against [Insert Next Opponent's Name], as he continues his thrilling run in Flushing Meadows. This stunning result immediately opens up the bottom half of the draw and signals that this year's US Open is already living up to its reputation for drama and unpredictability.
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