‘Big push for positivity’ helps Medvedev end Grand Slam losing streak

After finally breaking his Grand Slam losing streak with victory in the Australian Open first round, Daniil Medvedev says he is trying to be “as positive on the court as I am in life.”

In 2025, the Russian, who is renowned for his fiery outbursts on the court, lost in the first round to the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.

But he managed to avoid a fourth early exit with a win over Dutchman Jesper de Jong at Melbourne Park on Monday.

His record this season is now 6-0, up from his previous best-ever victory at the Brisbane International earlier in January with a 7-5, 6-6, 7-6 victory at Margaret Court Arena.

Perhaps Medvedev, who destroyed a net camera in his only Grand Slam victory last year, is reaping the rewards of his “big push to try to be more positive.”

The 2021 US Open winner said, “I’m doing it well so far.”

Medvedev, a former world number one, started the 2025 season at fifth place in the rankings before dropping to 18th in a turbulent year.

In New York after a photographer entered the court during the game, Medvedev also experienced a meltdown.

He did end his title drought by winning the Almaty Open in October for his first trophy in 882 days, but the top eight men’s players from the top eight men’s teams missed out on the end-of-season ATP Finals in Turin.

“What happened last year happened, and it’s okay. He said it was a part of his career and of his life.

“I did a great job, finishing the year at 12 or 13,” according to many players.

“Of course, I wasn’t happy,” I said.

The 29-year-old claimed that his struggles last season were more a result of his mental outlook on the court than his physical condition.

I sometimes didn’t feel great while playing tennis, according to Medvedev.

Why is my backhand down the line not going that well, you ask? Why isn’t my serve going that well?

You begin to push yourself and become a little more tense during the games, the athlete says.

After working together for more than eight years, Medvedev and his long-time coach Gilles Cervara split after winning the US Open in the first round.

Given the two titles he has won together since they teamed up, Medvedev’s team appears to be working well. Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke are both in good shape.

He continued, “I don’t really go too far into the past because I’m feeling great with my new team.”