Daniil Medvedev Issues Warning to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz Ahead of the Australian Open After Clinching Brisbane
Daniil Medvedev collected his first title of the season at Brisbane.
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The 2025 season may have been memorable for many people, but it was a sorry tale for Daniil Medvedev. The Russian secured just one ATP title throughout the season, and also won just one Grand Slam match across four events.
With the Brisbane title in the bag already, Medvedev is looking at the 2026 season with an entirely different perspective. The former World No.1 has explained the improvements in his game in the past few months, and hopes to build on that at the Australian Open. Medvedev said in his post-match press conference:
In the last six of the seven tournaments, I’ve reached at least the quarterfinals and I have two titles. I’m playing at a high level, with a lot of confidence. I know that when I’m playing my best, there aren’t many players who can beat me, so I know that if I continue like this in Melbourne, I’ll have my chances of doing something important.
2025 was the first season since 2020 in which Medvedev failed to reach at least one Grand Slam final. 2020 wasn’t even that bad because in that season, he won the ATP Finals for the first time in his career. In 2025, he finished outside the top 10.
Medvedev also failed to reach the finals of any Masters 1000 events. His best result was a semifinal run at Indian Wells.
Daniil Medvedev speaks on the input of his coaches
Daniil Medvedev had a troublesome 2025 season. However, the 2026 season has started off really well, with the Russian explaining the influence of his new coaching staff.
Honestly, I think the change of coach has been good for me. I don’t want to say it’s all because of that, but last year was quite turbulent for me. Now I see myself playing well and I’m really looking forward to competing in a Grand Slam with my new team. I’d be surprised to lose in the early rounds, but if that happened, I’d accept it and keep trying in future events.
As a consequence of his poor 2025 season, Medvedev first parted ways with Gilles Simon. After exiting in the first round of the US Open, he bid farewell to long-term coach Gilles Cervara, with whom he worked for over 8 years.
Now, Medvedev’s coaching staff consists of Thomas Johansson, who has been a former Australian Open champion. He is the head coach and will be assisted by Rohan Goetzke.
Medvedev now travels to the Australian Open with renewed optimism. The Russian has finished runners-up at the Australian Open twice, and has blown a two-set lead twice in those finals.
Daniil Medvedev wins in Brisbane
Russian star Daniil Medvedev has enjoyed an excellent start to his 2026 season after capturing the Brisbane International title. The former world number one delivered a commanding performance in the final against Brandon Nakashima. The victory signals a timely resurgence for the Russian ahead of the Australian Open.
Medvedev defeated the American in straight sets, closing the match 6–2, 7–6(1). He controlled the contest from the baseline and rarely allowed Nakashima to gain momentum. The match highlighted Medvedev’s composure in key moments, especially during the second-set tiebreak.
The 29-year-old was particularly effective on serve, firing down 10 aces in the final. He dropped just a single point in the tiebreak as he wrapped up the win in convincing fashion. This triumph marked his second ATP title on Australian soil.
After a challenging period that saw him slip to world No. 13, the Brisbane win represents a strong return to form. Medvedev has reached three of the last five Australian Open finals, underlining his comfort at Melbourne Park. With this title being the 22nd ATP singles crown of his career, he heads into the season’s first Grand Slam as a serious contender despite not being among the top seeds.
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