Selcuk Acar

Selcuk Acar

journalist Turkey

Selcuk Acar is a freelance journalist and photojournalist known for covering high-profile events including NATO summits and the FIFA World Cup. He recently made headlines during the 2025 U.S. Open when he inadvertently disrupted a match between Daniil Medvedev and Benjamin Bonzi by stepping onto the court, which led to a controversial pause and a significant meltdown from Medvedev. Following the incident, Acar claimed to be innocent and a victim of the situation, despite having his credentials revoked by the United States Tennis Association for disregarding security instructions.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
129,907
Power
8,242$
Sentiment
5.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 1 5.00 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 129,907 $21,000,000 8,242$
Totals 1 331,002,651 129,907 $21,000,000 8,242$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Selcuk Acar, a freelance journalist and photojournalist, spoke with the Daily Mail after causing Daniil Medvedev to lose it on the court. 5

Fox News: Photographer says he's innocent after Medvedev's US Open meltdown