Daniil Medvedev eliminated in first round upset at Wimbledon
- Daniil Medvedev, the ninth seed, lost to French player Benjamin Bonzi in the first round of Wimbledon 2025.
- The match included a tense struggle, with Medvedev committing 12 double faults and showing visible frustration.
- Bonzi celebrated the significant upset win, highlighting that it was his best moment in a grand slam to date.
In the 2025 Wimbledon tournament, held in the United Kingdom, Daniil Medvedev, ranked as the ninth seed, faced an unexpected early exit. He suffered a first-round defeat against Benjamin Bonzi, an unseeded French player, with a scoreline of 7-6 (2), 3-6, 7-6 (3), 6-2. This match took place on Monday, June 30, 2025, and lasted just over three hours, showcasing a surprising performance from Bonzi who had never previously advanced beyond the third round in a grand slam. Medvedev had high expectations entering this match, having reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon the previous year. However, as the match progressed, he struggled with his serve, notably committing 12 double faults, compared to only one by Bonzi. Medvedev displayed increasing frustration, even seen talking to himself in disbelief at Bonzi's skill level. He remained competitive throughout, managing to win the second set after dropping the first in a tiebreaker, but was unable to maintain that momentum in the later sets. Bonzi, who was ranked 64th in the world, expressed his surprise at winning against Medvedev. He acknowledged Medvedev's talent and noted that sometimes being the underdog allows for unexpected victories. After his shocking win, Bonzi stated that he felt confident playing with nothing to lose and referred to the match as his day, demonstrating the mindset shift typical of upset victories in tennis. During his post-match press conference, Medvedev could hardly reconcile his expectations with the reality of Bonzi's performance, admitting that he had watched Bonzi play earlier and was not anticipating such a high level of competition. He praised Bonzi's ability to miss very few shots during their match, highlighting how the French player capitalized on his own opportunities while Medvedev faltered. After this defeat, Medvedev indicated that if Bonzi continued to perform at that level, he could potentially reach the fourth round of the tournament, a feat Bonzi has yet to achieve in his grand slam career.