Daniil Medvedev finds form in Asia

Daniil Medvedev has endured a fairly torrid year so far, ending the 2025 season with just one win at Grand Slam level. As a result, the Russian has dropped to World No.18, his lowest ranking since early 2019.

However, Medvedev looks to have finally picked up some good form again in Asia, winning back-to-back matches at a Masters 1000 event for the first time since Rome, as well as a win over World No.3 Alexander Zverev.

Solid Asia Swing

After losing in the first round of the US Open, Medvedev reached the quarterfinals in Hangzhou before travelling to Beijing. He reached the semifinals in the Chinese capital, before having to retire in the deciding set due to injury. For the first time since early this year, Medvedev looks to finally be putting together back-to-back wins at consecutive tournaments.

While he is still a far cry away from the Medvedev that won a Major title and reached World No.1, perhaps there is still more to come from the Russian giant.

One thing is for sure: Medvedev will not go away quietly, as he proved in Beijing, where he defeated second seed Zverev in straight sets, showing that perhaps he has still got it. It’s clear he is keen to get back to the level he was once capable of.

Difficult Decisions

After another first round Major loss at the US Open, Medvedev split with his long term coach Gilles Cervara.

The duo worked together for eight years but it was clear things were no longer working, and Medvedev made the no-doubt tough decision to part ways with his good friend, with whom he had once reached the peak of tennis.

He also changed other members of his coaching team, showing that he is willing to try new things to get back to his best.

As has been clear the last few months, there is a big gap between Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and the rest of the tour. However, if one man can trouble the two young guns, it is a peak Daniil Medvedev. The question just remains if we ever see him again.