Daniil Medvedev’s Wimbledon Exit
Daniil Medvedev’s struggles at Grand Slam tournaments continued as he faced a disappointing exit in the opening round of Wimbledon, succumbing to unseeded Benjamin Bonzi. This defeat marks the third time in a row that Medvedev, a former world No. 1 and the 2021 US Open champion, has lost to a player outside the seedings, following early exits at the Australian Open and the French Open.
Recent Grand Slam Performances
In the Australian Open, Medvedev was defeated by Learner Tien, and Cameron Norrie sent him packing at Roland Garros.
Match Overview
At the prestigious All England Club, Medvedev battled Bonzi in brutal conditions, where the temperature soared. The match unfolded with both players evenly matched at the beginning, leading to tightly contested tiebreaks.
Bonzi clinched the first set with a decisive 7-6(2), but Medvedev responded quickly by snatching the second 6-3, showcasing his powerful serve.
However, Bonzi regained control, winning the third set 7-6(3) and ultimately sealed his victory with a 6-2 performance in the fourth set.
