Daniil Medvedev Stunned in First Round at Wimbledon 2025

Two-time Wimbledon semi-finalist Daniil Medvedev suffered a shocking first-round exit, falling to 64th-ranked Benjamin Bonzi in a dramatic four-set match.

By Chris Posiano

July 1, 2025 at 3:04 AM

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In a stunning upset at Wimbledon 2025, former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev was eliminated in the first round by Frenchman Benjamin Bonzi. The 29-year-old Russian, ranked ninth in the world, lost 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2 in a match that lasted over three hours on the opening day of the prestigious tournament.

Medvedev, a two-time Wimbledon semi-finalist, expressed his frustration by slamming his racquet against his chair and bag after the defeat. This marked the first time in seven appearances at the All England Club that he failed to advance past the first round. "It's tough, I mean, sad," Medvedev said. "I felt like I didn't play too bad. I don't see much I could do better. I was surprised by his level."

For Bonzi, ranked 64th in the world, this victory was a milestone as it marked his first-ever win against a top-10 opponent at a Grand Slam. The 29-year-old Frenchman, who matched his best Wimbledon result by reaching the second round, credited his performance to the unpredictability of early-round matches. "This is special for me today. It is my first top-10 win at a slam, and it is always special at this tournament," Bonzi said. "Daniil is a great player. I knew it was a tough match, but sometimes it is better to play those players in the first round, when anything can happen."

Medvedev wasn't the only high-profile player to fall on the opening day. Greek star Stefanos Tsitsipas retired due to a persistent lower back injury after trailing two sets to Valentin Royer. Meanwhile, Danish eighth seed Holger Rune squandered a two-set lead to lose to Chile's Nicolas Jarry in a grueling five-set match.

In other matches, German third seed Alexander Zverev and American fifth seed Taylor Fritz were forced to suspend their first-round encounters due to the tournament's 23:00 BST curfew. Zverev and Arthur Rinderknech were tied at one set apiece, while Fritz and Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard were locked at two sets each when play was halted.

As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more thrilling encounters and potential upsets on the grass courts of Wimbledon. For Medvedev, however, the focus will now shift to regrouping after an unexpected early exit.