The US Open descended into chaos on Sunday when a photographer came onto the court as Daniil Medvedev faced match point, bringing the first-round match to a standstill and sparking a spectacular meltdown from the Russian.

Medvedev, the 2021 champion and former world No 1, was on the verge of defeat once again in the first round of a Major at the hands of Bonzi.

The first-round match between No. 13 seed Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi Sunday night at the US Open turned chaotic when, of all things, a photographer prematurely stepped onto the court as Bonzi served for the match. All of a sudden, a match that looked like it was destined for a straight-set victory for Bonzi turned into a five-set thriller.