Daniil Medvedev will try to use the last part of this season to regain confidence and solve the crisis in which he has fallen, considering that the Russian champion has not lifted a trophy for more than two years and has significantly moved away from the top positions of the ATP rankings due to his mediocre results.
The ace from Moscow who also disappointed expectations at the US Open, in which he was eliminated in the first round and was the protagonist of bad behavior during his match against Benjamin Bonzi has decided to interrupt his collaboration with Gilles Cervara after eight years starting a new chapter in his career.
The former world number 1 who has admitted all his difficulties while reiterating that he has no intention of giving up has started working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, with the aim of returning to play his best tennis in a part of the season that is very suitable for his game.
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Medvedev starts well
The 2021 US Open winner made his Hangzhou ATP 250 debut today, beating young American talent Nishesh Basavareddy in straight sets. The Russian star looked in great shape and had no difficulty defeating a dangerous rival, but further testing will be needed to get a clearer view of Daniil's current level. His next opponent will be local idol Yibing Wu, world number 196.
Shortly before making his debut in China, Medvedev gave a long interview for the ATP website and confessed that it was necessary to make tough decisions in this disappointing period.
"It was not easy to end the relationship with Gilles, but it was necessary to make a change at this stage and we will see what happens in these months. I like the way they work and I am convinced that this project represents a great benefit for my career" - explained the player from Moscow.
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"I practiced well before arriving in China, so I hope to express the same level in official matches as well" he concluded.
