Daniil Medvedev is attempting with all his would possibly to return to being that participant able to successful a Grand Slam title (on the 2021 US Open) and climbing to the highest of the ATP rankings, however his outcomes haven’t been sensible even this season. The Russian ace has not gained a title for greater than two years and has moved distant from the highest positions of the ATP rankings, seeing all of the targets he had set himself firstly of his profession vanish.
After disappointing expectations on the 2025 US Open, the champion from Moscow made a brave alternative by interrupting his skilled relationship together with his coach Gilles Cervara (after eight years of collaboration) and beginning a brand new chapter in his profession.
The previous world No.1 confirmed some encouraging indicators throughout the Beijing ATP 500, the place he reached the semifinals for the third yr in a row whereas additionally beating world No.3 Alexander Zverev. Daniil got here inside one recreation of victory towards younger American star Learner Tien within the semifinals, earlier than struggling the latter's sensational comeback and having to retire within the third set as a result of harm.
Medvedev was sensible
Medvedev received off to begin to his run on the Shanghai Masters 1000, having dropped simply two video games to world quantity 91 Dalibor Svrcina in a match dominated from begin to end. The situations in Shanghai are fairly excessive on this version, additionally because of the humidity that’s placing a pressure on the resistance of the gamers.
"It had by no means occurred earlier than and I have to admit that it’s exhausting to play in these situations" – stated the Russian to the microphones of 'Championat'. "There have already been quite a few withdrawals and plenty of medical time-outs in these first days of the event, the scenario is sort of worrying. I'm completely happy to have performed my first match right here within the evening session and to have gained with ease" – he added.
Daniil's subsequent opponent within the prestigious Chinese language event will probably be Spanish ace Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
