Daniil Medvedev Admits Having ‘Moments of Doubt’ About his Career Amid Turbulent 2025 Season

Daniil Medvedev only won one Grand Slam match in the entire 2025 season.

Daniil Medvedev Admits Having ‘Moments of Doubt’ About his Career Amid Turbulent 2025 Season

Daniil Medvedev (Image via X/TENNISCentel)

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Daniil Medvedev was amongst the most disappointing players of the 2025 season. The Russian had a decent 2024 season, reaching the Australian Open final and qualifying for the ATP Finals. However, things totally collapsed in the 2025 season.

Medvedev was recently speaking on a YouTube Channel. The former World No.1 claimed that he had doubts about his future after poor run of results in 2025, but now feels better with time to recover during the off-season. Medvedev said on Youtube channel Bolshe:

I had a moment of doubt this year. It was probably during the American tour, especially afterwards. What if I couldn’t do it? I’m already 29, and there are examples of tennis players who couldn’t do it anymore. What if I couldn’t play like I used to? Well, that thought didn’t last long. Before Shanghai and Beijing, during practice in Monaco, I played so well that, most likely, no one other than Sinner and Alcaraz could have beaten me. And I thought to myself, ‘Ah, okay, I can still do it.’ That fear disappeared. Well, some fears are there, others come and go.

Medvedev had reached at least one Grand Slam final between 2021 and 2024. However, he could only win one Grand Slam match this year, which came at the Australian Open. The only silver lining for Medvedev was that he broke a two-year trophy drought at the Almaty Open. The former US Open champion beat Corentin Moutet in three sets to win his only title of the season.

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The 2025 ATP season ended with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner far ahead of the field. Their level was so strong that most of the tour was left trying — and failing — to keep up. Many players in the chasing group struggled to make progress and often looked outmatched in the biggest moments.

Daniil Medvedev Cincinnati Open 2025
Daniil Medvedev (image via Cincinnati Open)

Alexander Zverev finished the year ranked No. 3, yet his season felt disappointing. He relied heavily on his serve but rarely challenged Alcaraz or Sinner. Late-season losses to lower-ranked players also hurt his confidence. Daniil Medvedev endured a sharp drop as well, falling from No. 5 to No. 13 while battling inconsistency and on-court frustration.

Andrey Rublev worked hard to turn his year around, but his results kept slipping. Emotional struggles were visible again, and a string of early exits pushed him down the rankings. Young talent Jakub Mensik had a breakthrough in Miami, yet injuries and uneven form stopped him from building on that momentum.

Stefanos Tsitsipas faced the steepest decline. Injury setbacks, coaching changes, and personal turmoil disrupted his entire season. He fell to No. 34 after months of poor results. Unless he finds stability quickly in early 2026, his stay near the top of the game may be nearing its end.

Daniil Medvedev announces Brisbane as his first tournament of the 2026 season

Former World No.1 Daniil Medvedev is aiming for a stronger 2026 after a difficult year that ended on a brighter note. His late-season form gave him hope, and he now looks to carry that momentum forward. He has already returned to the court and begun training.

Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev (via Telecom Asia Sport)

As the new season approaches, players are finalising their schedules. The Australian Open is the first major target and a key chance to climb the rankings. Medvedev has come close to the title several times, blowing two-set leads in the 2021, 2022, and 2024 finals.

In recent seasons, his campaign has started directly in Melbourne. That changes in 2026, as he has confirmed he will open his year at the Brisbane International. It is a strategic shift as he looks for match practice before the first Grand Slam.

Medvedev last played in Brisbane in 2019 and reached the final with wins over Andy Murray, Milos Raonic, and Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. He fell in the title match to Kei Nishikori but now aims to go one step further. The event runs from 4–11 January and marks the start of his push back toward the top.

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