After a second-round win at the US Open, Daniil Medvedev discussed his complex relationship with the tournament and his approach to his on-court persona.
Key facts
- •Daniil Medvedev defeated Sebastian Gorzny in the second round of the US Open on Tuesday.
- •Medvedev won the US Open title in 2021 by defeating Novak Djokovic.
- •In 2025, Medvedev suffered a first-round loss to Benjamin Bonzi and missed the ATP Finals for the first time since 2019.
- •During 2026, Medvedev won titles in Brisbane and Dubai and reached the final in Indian Wells.
- •Medvedev is currently ranked seventh in the annual ATP rankings.
Following his second-round victory over Sebastian Gorzny at the US Open on Tuesday, Daniil Medvedev addressed his history with the New York Grand Slam. The 30-year-old tennis player, who won the tournament in 2021, reflected on his career trajectory and his public image during the event.
Embracing the Villain Persona
When asked if he would be the hero or the villain in a film about the US Open, Medvedev stated he prefers to be the character whom the audience suspects is the villain until the very end. He noted that he enjoys the ambiguity of such roles, mirroring the unexpected turns in his own career.
Career Performance and Motivation
Medvedev’s history at the US Open includes a 2019 final appearance, a 2021 title win against Novak Djokovic, and a first-round exit in 2025 against Benjamin Bonzi. After missing the ATP Finals in 2025, he has rebounded in 2026 with titles in Brisbane and Dubai and a final appearance in Indian Wells. He currently holds the seventh spot in the annual rankings. Medvedev explained that his primary motivation remains the joy of winning matches, which stabilizes his outlook on daily life.
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