Sizzling Upset: Bonzi Topples Medvedev in Wimbledon Clash

Daniil Medvedev faced both scorching temperatures and formidable opposition in Benjamin Bonzi during the opening round of Wimbledon. The ninth seed was defeated 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(3) 6-2, marking a significant upset as Bonzi secured his first-ever victory over a top-10 player at a Grand Slam event.

Throughout the three-hour match on Court Two, Medvedev seemed unsettled by the intense heat and Bonzi's remarkable performance. Despite Medvedev's attempts to control the game, Bonzi maintained what Medvedev described as his 'A-game', providing answers to every strong shot delivered by the former world number one.

The defeat was a blow to Medvedev, especially following recent early exits in other major tournaments. After expressing his frustrations by smashing his racket, Medvedev reflected on his inconsistency, hoping to regain his top-10 status with better performances. Meanwhile, Bonzi basked in his momentous win, acknowledging the advantage of facing such high-caliber players early in the tournament.

(With inputs from agencies.)