Birds stop play but Medvedev flies into third round
An interruption from a pair of birds ruffles Daniil Medvedev's feathers but fails to disrupt the seventh seed as he eases into the US Open third round with a dominant victory over Sebastian Gorzny.
An unexpected bird disturbance during a US Open match did not deter Daniil Medvedev from advancing to the third round. The two birds landed on the net during a rally, catching Medvedev off guard and prompting a point replay. The 2021 champion, visibly taken aback, protested the decision to the umpire. Despite this bird-related setback, Medvedev swiftly rebounded, winning 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 against American wildcard Sebastian Gorzny.
Medvedev, known for his emotional outbursts on court, had previously received a fine for his outburst during a 2021 first-round loss to Benjamin Bonzi. Though he has contemplated quitting tennis, Medvedev remained focused on his current task, expressing his satisfaction with the win and his enjoyment of playing at the US Open in New York. His next opponent in the third round will be Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.
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