Andy Roddick Offers Unexpected Take on Daniil Medvedev’s US Open Outburst

Daniil Medvedev’s meltdown at the 2025 US Open sparked backlash from numerous tennis enthusiasts, yet Andy Roddick found it amusing.

“I enjoy it when players lose their cool,” Roddick, 42, remarked on Monday, August 25, during his “Served” podcast. “I usually don’t change the channel when someone goes off.”

Medvedev, 29, lost his composure during his opening match against Benjamin Bonzi on Sunday, August 24.

The Russian player paused the match for about six minutes while disputing with chair umpire Greg Allensworth and stirred the lively crowd at Louis Armstrong Stadium.

Medvedev’s outburst began after Bonzi, 29, received a second chance at a first serve due to a photographer being on the court. Bonzi ultimately triumphed in five sets.

This defeat marks the latest in a series of disappointing performances from Medvedev, the former world No. 1 and 2021 US Open champion.

“He has some soul-searching to do,” stated Roddick, who won the US Open in 2003. “[He’s] in a situation he hasn’t faced in seven or eight years.”

Roddick noted, “Medvedev has managed to conquer everyone globally for a long time, except Bonzi. He just can’t beat Bonzi.”

Bonzi also bested Medvedev in the first round of this year’s Wimbledon in June.

While Roddick largely chuckled at Medvedev’s antics, not everyone shared his amusement.

Tennis icon Boris Becker, a six-time major champion, reacted to a video of Medvedev shattering his rackets following the loss to Bonzi.

“We call this a ‘public meltdown,’” Becker, 57, posted via X on Monday. “I think he might require professional assistance?!?”

This sentiment was echoed by ESPN analyst and former pro Patrick McEnroe.

“Medvedev should take the rest of the year off,” McEnroe, 59, tweeted via X on Monday.

After the match, Medvedev sought to clarify the reason for his on-court explosion.

“I wasn’t mad at the photographer,” Medvedev explained to reporters. “I was frustrated with the decision. The delay caused by the photographer was maybe four and a half seconds. I’m not sure that warrants a [first] serve.”

Medvedev insisted that the US Open fans “did the work” and dismissed the notion that he instigated them.

“I didn’t incite anything,” he said. “The crowd reacted on their own without my encouragement, and it was thrilling to see.”