Daniil Medvedev protests umpire decision during US Open match
5 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 3, 2026, 12:33 AM
Last updated Sep 3, 2026
Play was briefly interrupted during a match at the US Open on Wednesday when two sparrows landed on the net cord. The umpire intervened to call a let during the point, drawing a vocal reaction from Daniil Medvedev. The player expressed his frustration with the official's decision while the birds remained on the court. The interruption occurred as the match was in progress, necessitating a temporary halt to the action. Officials monitored the situation before play resumed at the tournament venue.
- •Two sparrows landed on the net cord at the US Open.
- •The umpire called a let during the active point.
- •Daniil Medvedev expressed frustration regarding the official's ruling.
- •The match was interrupted during play on Wednesday.
- 12:33 AMYahoo Sports — Daniil Medvedev spitting feathers after bird issues in New York
- 9:06 PMNew York Post — Daniil Medvedev irate as bird sits on net during US Open rally in wild scene - New York Post
- 9:02 PMYahoo Sports — Birds stop play but Medvedev flies into third round
- 9:00 PMBBC Sport — Birds stop play but Medvedev flies into third round
- 9:00 PMBBC News — US Open 2026 results: Daniil Medvedev progresses to third round despite bird interruption - BBC
- 8:42 PMYahoo Sports — For the birds: Medvedev protests US Open umpire's call to replay a point after birds sit on the net
"Daniil Medvedev thought the chair umpire's call was for the birds. Medvedev protested a decision Wednesday during his second-round victory at the U.S. Open after the umpire ordered a point to be replayed because two birds sat on top of the net during multiple shots of a rally. Medvedev led 4-1 in the second set with Sebastian Gorzny serving.
"Former champion Daniil Medvedev had a spot of bother with a pair of birds at the US Open. Two feathered visitors perched on the net during Medvedev's second-round clash with American wild card Sebastian Gorzny, while a point was being played.
"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.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 3, 2026, 12:33 AMDaniil Medvedev spitting feathers after bird issues in New York
Former champion Daniil Medvedev had a spot of bother with a pair of birds at the US Open. Two feathered visitors perched on the net during Medvedev's second-round clash with American wild card Sebastian Gorzny, while a point was being played.
- New York PostSep 2, 2026, 9:06 PMDaniil Medvedev irate as bird sits on net during US Open rally in wild scene - New York Post
Daniil Medvedev found himself in another bizarre scene at the U.S. Open, but this time, his racket remained intact.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 9:02 PMBirds 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.
- BBC SportSep 2, 2026, 9:00 PMBirds 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.
- BBC NewsSep 2, 2026, 9:00 PMUS Open 2026 results: Daniil Medvedev progresses to third round despite bird interruption - BBC
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.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 8:42 PMFor the birds: Medvedev protests US Open umpire's call to replay a point after birds sit on the net
Daniil Medvedev thought the chair umpire's call was for the birds. Medvedev protested a decision Wednesday during his second-round victory at the U.S. Open after the umpire ordered a point to be replayed because two birds sat on top of the net during multiple shots of a rally. Medvedev led 4-1 in the second set with Sebastian Gorzny serving.
- Sky Sports—'This is very bad!' | Medvedev fumes as birds halt play!
Much to the frustration of Daniil Medvedev, the umpire calls a let due to the presence of two sparrows on the net cord at the US Open!
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