Daniil Medvedev Gives Original Response to his Troublesome Behavior on the Tennis Court

One-time Grand Slam winner Daniil Medvedev has not won a title in over two years.

Daniil Medvedev Gives Original Response to his Troublesome Behavior on the Tennis Court

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Daniil Medvedev has had his fair share of troubles on the tennis court. The Russian created a box office scenario at the US Open, where his behavior caught everyone’s attention during his loss in the first round.

The Russian was seen frustrated and ended the match by breaking multiple rackets. Now, he is hoping to make some headlines by winning matches in Beijing. However, he recalled his troublesome behavior by relating it with some fans who have experienced similar troubles on the court. Medvedev said in his post-match press conference:

Yes, I mean, what’s beautiful about tennis, what’s difficult about this sport, and sorry, I go a bit far, I sometimes act a bit crazy on the court. A lot of fans come to see me in France or Monaco. They say to me: ‘Listen, I’m like you, I’m calm. In life, I’m calm. On the road, I’m calm. It doesn’t matter. I argue with my wife, I’m calm. And as soon as I go to play tennis, I go crazy, I go crazy.’ Tennis can make you crazy. It makes me crazy because you don’t know.

The Russian then went on to state his lack of an exact answer for why he had a bad year, even referencing his former coach Gilles Cervara in the process. Medvedev added:

People ask me why I had a bad year? I don’t have the exact answer. It could be my second daughter. It could be my relationship with Gilles (Cervara, her former coach). It could be because I’ve grown up and started to think more than I did when I was younger. It could just be bad luck, or maybe I just wasn’t feeling well somewhere. You never know.

Medvedev was considered to be battling alongside Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz for Grand Slams. However, he has declined massively since the 2024 Australian Open final loss to Sinner.

So much so, he has not won any ATP titles for the entirety of the 2024 and the 2025 seasons so far. His last title came at the China Open in 2023.

Daniil Medvedev returns to winning circle

Last month was tough for Daniil Medvedev. The Russian, a former World No. 1 and 2021 US Open champion, saw his 2025 campaign unravel in dramatic fashion. He fought hard in his final match of the season, pushing it to five sets, but came up short. Soon after, he entered an ATP 250 event and exited in the quarterfinals. Now in Beijing, he looks determined to reset — embracing a new city, a new mindset, and a fresh approach to his game.

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Daniil Medvedev (image via Cincinnati Open)

On Friday, Medvedev made his China Open debut against Cameron Norrie. This time, he left little room for doubt, winning 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets. The Russian broke Norrie five times in just 75 minutes and fired nine aces to close out the match.

It was a measure of redemption after Norrie had stunned him in the opening round of Roland Garros earlier this year. Medvedev locked in on the Briton’s forehand and applied relentless pressure to seal the rematch with authority.

This victory offers a glimmer of hope in what has otherwise been a difficult season. Medvedev’s performances at the Grand Slams have been especially disappointing. He managed only one win across all four majors, suffering three first-round defeats along the way. These struggles caused his ranking to fall outside the top 10, a sharp contrast to his past dominance.

Still, there have been flashes of promise. He reached the semi-finals at Indian Wells, an ATP Masters 1000 event, and later advanced to the final in Halle. Yet even in those runs, Medvedev admitted he faltered in crucial moments. Now in Beijing, the Russian seems intent on rewriting the story of his 2025 season.

Daniil Medvedev advances in Beijing

Alexander Zverev advanced to the China Open last 16 on Friday with a straight-sets win over Lorenzo Sonego. The German, seeded second in Beijing, claimed a 6-4, 6-3 victory, showing his dominance in the second set. Next, the World No. 3 will take on France’s Corentin Moutet.

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Daniil Medvedev (image via Getty)

The opening set was tight as both players battled for momentum. After 50 minutes of play, Zverev finally converted a key break to edge out Sonego. The Italian, ranked 44th, kept the rallies competitive but couldn’t hold off Zverev’s sharp shot-making when it mattered.

In the second set, Zverev raised his level. He strung together four games in a row to race ahead 5-1. Although Sonego managed to delay the finish briefly, Zverev closed the match on his first opportunity, sealing a confident performance.

Also on Friday, Daniil Medvedev booked his place in the last 16 with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Cameron Norrie. The former World No. 1 fired nine aces and gained a measure of revenge after losing to the Brit at Roland Garros earlier this year. The 29-year-old, chasing his first title since 2023, now faces Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Meanwhile, World No. 2 Jannik Sinner will meet French qualifier Terence Atmane.

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