Zverev Confident Medvedev Will Bounce Back Despite Struggles
Daniil Medvedev’s 2025 season has been anything but smooth, and as the US Open approaches, questions are being raised about where his game is heading. Once the world number one and a Grand Slam champion, Medvedev now finds himself ranked 13th in the ATP standings. It’s a steep drop for someone who not too long ago was seen as one of Novak Djokovic’s fiercest rivals. After suffering an early exit at Wimbledon, many expected him to regroup on his favorite surface—the hard courts. But instead, he’s won only three of his six matches across the Washington Open, Canadian Open, and Cincinnati Open, leaving him short on both form and confidence going into New York.
When asked about Medvedev’s current struggles, Alexander Zverev—now world number three—was quick to step in with a message of perspective and belief. Speaking to the media ahead of the tournament, Zverev acknowledged that life off the court plays a huge role in shaping performance on it. He reminded everyone that Medvedev became a father for the second time earlier this year, and that personal milestones like these inevitably bring adjustments for athletes. “Life continues happening,” Zverev said, pointing out that balancing family and professional tennis is no small task.
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Zverev drew on his own experiences as a father, explaining how priorities change when you return home from tournaments. Training regimens evolve, responsibilities shift, and the mental side of the sport becomes even more demanding. He admitted he too went through a rough patch a few years ago, struggling even with basics like his second serve. For him, those difficulties were temporary, and he believes the same will be true for Medvedev.
Despite the recent setbacks, Zverev’s prediction was clear: both Medvedev and fellow top player Stefanos Tsitsipas—who is also outside the top ten right now—will bounce back. He said with confidence that once they find their rhythm again, the quality of their games will carry them back into the top tier. “They are just that good,” Zverev stressed, highlighting Medvedev’s proven record at the highest level.
The Russian still has the memory of his 2021 US Open triumph to draw upon, and although his current form suggests an uphill battle, the belief of his peers shows the respect he still commands. Zverev added that Medvedev simply needs to figure out how to handle the new realities of his life and career. Once he does, a return to the elite is expected.
For now, Medvedev heads into the US Open with more questions than answers. He faces a tricky opener against Benjamin Bonzi, a player who already holds a winning head-to-head record over him. It won’t be an easy start, but if there’s one thing tennis has shown time and again, it’s that champions are defined by how they respond in their lowest moments. And according to Zverev, Medvedev’s story at the top is far from finished.
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