Netflix ‘Break Point’ Curse Strikes Again? How Daniil Medvedev’s Latest US Open Outburst Cracked Up Years-Old Mystery

Published 08/25/2025, 2:21 PM EDT

Daniil Medvedev has experienced the highs and lows of modern tennis, from Grand Slam glory to unpredictable dips in form. Once crowned world number one, he became one of the most compelling figures on the court. Netflix also captured his journey in its behind-the-scenes documentary Break Point, a series meant to showcase greatness but whispered to bring misfortune. Now, as shadows creep back into his career, fans cannot help but wonder if the Netflix curse is awakening once more, waiting to strike again.

Daniil Medvedev’s US Open rage has sent ripples through tennis. Years after Break Point, an eerie pattern emerges, leaving fans unsettled as history and misfortune seem to intertwine.

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Daniil Medvedev’s explosive US Open outburst has reignited whispers of the Netflix curse. Ten players from Break Point faced dramatic setbacks at the 2023 Australian Open: Nick Kyrgios withdrew with a knee injury, Thanasi Kokkinakis lost a six-hour second-round battle, Matteo Berrettini fell in the first round, Ajla Tomljanović missed the tournament with knee surgery, Taylor Fritz lost in the second round, Maria Sakkari exited in the third, Paula Badosa withdrew, Ons Jabeur was upset early, Felix Auger-Aliassime and Casper Ruud fell in shocking defeats.

Daniil Medvedev erupted at the US Open after French player Benjamin Bonzi was allowed a second first serve due to a cameraman stepping onto the court. Medvedev shouted at the umpire, urged the crowd to boo, and referenced Reilly Opelka’s criticism of the same official. His six-minute outburst, including gestures and verbal jabs, ended with Bonzi claiming a late-night victory, fueling the Netflix Break Point curse. This reaction was not unique to Medvedev. When the curse supposedly caught up with Matteo Berrettini, he, too, had something to say.

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Berrettini, reeling from his five-set loss to Andy Murray, shared his thoughts on the incident, giving fans an inside look at his perspective.

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Matteo Berrettini’s Australian Open campaign ended in heartbreak after a five-set defeat to Andy Murray. In his post-match press conference, the Italian admitted that he struggled to adjust to the colder conditions and accepted that Murray coped better on the day. Before the tournament, in a Zoom interview with Town & Country, Berrettini had stressed the importance of a strong start to 2023 to build confidence, but the early setback ensured that momentum would have to wait.

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Fans quickly linked his loss to the Netflix curse, as several players from Break Point faced injuries or surprising early exits in Melbourne. While Netflix’s other sports documentaries proceeded without incident, Break Point repeatedly coincided with setbacks. Just when fans thought the theories had settled, Daniil Medvedev’s recent US Open outburst has reignited speculation. Is the Break Point curse returning?

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What do you think about fans linking Daniil Medvedev’s latest US Open outburst to the Netflix Break Point curse? Let us know in the comments below.

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Yusra Miraj Khan

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Yusra Miraj Khan is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. Specializing in Taylor Swift and the British Royal Family, she transforms modern mythologies into high-ranking, reader-first narratives. Since joining in early 2025, Khan has penned over 500 articles, known for their sharp decoding of Easter eggs and PR silences.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

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