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Nick Kyrgios Backs Daniil Medvedev With 4-Word Message Amid US Open Backlash

Medvedev’s five-set loss to Benjamin Bonzi drew criticism after his outburst over a controversial umpire call and racket-smashing meltdown. While Boris Becker called it a “public meltdown,” Kyrgios offered blunt support on X: “Medvedev is the best.” The 2021 US Open champion has now lost three straight Slam openers, while Kyrgios remains sidelined by injury but monitoring closely.