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Medvedev Switches Coaches, Aims to End 851-Day Trophy Drought

9/19/2025

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Daniil Medvedev has parted ways with coach Gilles Cervara following a disappointing US Open.
He has hired Thomas Johansson on a trial basis to enhance his ATP Tour performance.
Medvedev will compete as the second seed at the Hangzhou Open, facing Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round.
After a poor 2025 season, he dropped to No. 18 in ATP rankings, winning only one Grand Slam match.
Medvedev remains optimistic about his new coaching team and recent training in Monte Carlo, aiming to end an 851-day trophy drought.

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Daniil Medvedev has parted ways with coach Gilles Cervara following a disappointing US Open.
He has hired Thomas Johansson on a trial basis to enhance his ATP Tour performance.
Medvedev will compete as the second seed at the Hangzhou Open, facing Nishesh Basavareddy in the first round.
After a poor 2025 season, he dropped to No. 18 in ATP rankings, winning only one Grand Slam match.
Medvedev remains optimistic about his new coaching team and recent training in Monte Carlo, aiming to end an 851-day trophy drought.