US Open 2026 results: Daniil Medvedev progresses to third round despite bird interruption
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Key Points:
- Daniil Medvedev advanced to the US Open third round with a straight-sets victory over American wildcard Sebastian Gorzny, despite an unusual interruption by two birds landing on the net during play.
- The incident led to a disputed replay of a point that Medvedev had thought he won, causing visible frustration from the 2021 champion who called it one of his "top five" unusual experiences at the tournament.
- Medvedev, known for occasional on-court outbursts, quickly regained composure and secured a 6-1, 6-3, 7-5 win, setting up a third-round match against Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech.
- Gorzny, ranked 731st and making his Grand Slam debut, overcame a severe health scare at age 15 involving an induced coma, and earned his US Open spot by winning the USTA American Collegiate Player Wildcard Playoff.
- Despite the setback during the match, Medvedev expressed appreciation for the court and his continued participation in the tournament, reflecting his determination to stay competitive at the event.
