Daniil Medvedev protests a chair umpire’s decision to replay a point at the US Open after birds sit on the net during a rally. Multiple outlets report that two birds caused disruption while the point was being played, leading the umpire to order the replay.
The incident occurs during Medvedev’s second-round match, where he is serving and leading in the second set. One report notes he is ahead 4-1 when the incident happens, with Sebastian Gorzny serving at the time. Outlets describe Medvedev as visibly upset, but they focus mainly on the unusual cause of the replay rather than any dispute about the rules or the final outcome of the match.
While all accounts agree on the core sequence—birds interfere, the chair umpire orders a replay, and Medvedev reacts—the tone differs. Several outlets emphasize the “chaos” factor from the birds, while others highlight Medvedev’s direct protest of the replay decision.
