Former world primary upset by Benjamin Bonzi of France on day considered one of third Grand Slam of the yr.
Former United States Open champion Daniil Medvedev has suffered a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon by the hands of France’s Benjamin Bonzi.
Medvedev had reached the Wimbledon semifinals for the previous two years, however the Russian’s bid for one more robust run on the All England Membership got here to an abrupt finish on Monday by the hands of the world quantity 64.
Bonzi beat ninth-seeded Medvedev 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 in three hours and 7 minutes in sweltering circumstances on Courtroom Two.
It was the primary time in seven Wimbledon appearances that Medvedev did not advance previous the opening spherical.
Medvedev, a six-time Grand Slam finalist, has endured a dismal yr on the majors, dropping within the second spherical of the Australian Open and first spherical of the French Open earlier than his Wimbledon flop.
The 29-year-old, who received the US Open in 2021, defeated top-seeded Jannik Sinner within the Wimbledon quarterfinals final yr earlier than dropping to defending champion Carlos Alcaraz within the semifinals.
“That is my first top-10 win at a slam. Clearly, it’s all the time particular at this match,” Bonzi stated.
“I like this place, so it’s very particular, and Daniil is a superb participant. He has reached two semifinals right here.
“I knew it was a tricky match, however generally it’s higher to play this sort of participant within the first spherical. Something can occur, so I’m very proud of the win.”
