Birds Cause Chaos at US Open: Medvedev Protests Umpire's Decision to Replay Point

Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev had an unusual experience during his second-round match at the U.S. Open on September 2, 2026. Two small birds landed on the net in Louis Armstrong Stadium, prompting a chaotic situation.

MEDVEDEV PROTESTS US OPEN UMPIRE'S CALL TO REPLAY A POINT AFTER BIRDS SIT ON THE NET

Medvedev led 4-1 in the second set with Sebastian Gorzny serving when the birds appeared on the net. Play continued, but after Medvedev hit a winner, umpire Timo Janzen signaled for play to stop.

Medvedev was unhappy with the decision and called it 'the most ridiculous decisions I've seen in my life.' He went on to win the match 6-1, 6-3, 7-5.