Daniil Medvedev, the former world number one and 2021 US Open champion, faced a surprising first-round exit at Wimbledon against Benjamin Bonzi, ranked 64th in the world. Medvedev, who had reached the semifinals in the past two years at Wimbledon, lost in four sets: 7-6 (7-2), 3-6, 7-6 (7-3), 6-2. This defeat is particularly notable as it marks the first time in seven Wimbledon appearances that Medvedev failed to progress past the first round. Bonzi celebrated his significant win, which is noted as his first over a top-10 opponent in a Grand Slam.
This is my first top-10 win at a slam. Obviously, it is always special at this tournament, Bonzi said. I love this place, so it's very special.
Medvedev has endured a dismal year at the majors, losing in the second round of the Australian Open and first round of the French Open.
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