Daniil Medvedev has snapped his Grand Slam losing streak after a resounding 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) victory over Dutchman Jesper de Jong in the Australian Open first round. The Russian's winning form is now a record 6-0 this season, following an assured triumph at the Brisbane International earlier in January.
This breakthrough win for Medvedev marks a significant shift from his disastrous 2025 season, where he suffered early-round exits at all three Grand Slams, including the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. His meltdown in New York after a photographer walked onto court during the match was particularly notable.
However, it appears that Medvedev has been working on his mental approach to tennis, as he recently spoke about his "big push to try to be more positive" ahead of this season. The 29-year-old Russian has cited his on-court positivity as key to turning his game around, saying, "So far I'm doing it well... We don't know what's coming, but just trying to be positive on the court as I am in life."
Medvedev's positive approach seems to be paying off, with his recent win against de Jong followed by a successful season so far. He is currently ranked 11th in the world rankings and is set to face Quentin Halys of France in his next match.
The Russian's coach team has also seen an overhaul, with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke joining Gilles Cervara, who parted ways with Medvedev after his disappointing 2025 season.
This breakthrough win for Medvedev marks a significant shift from his disastrous 2025 season, where he suffered early-round exits at all three Grand Slams, including the French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open. His meltdown in New York after a photographer walked onto court during the match was particularly notable.
However, it appears that Medvedev has been working on his mental approach to tennis, as he recently spoke about his "big push to try to be more positive" ahead of this season. The 29-year-old Russian has cited his on-court positivity as key to turning his game around, saying, "So far I'm doing it well... We don't know what's coming, but just trying to be positive on the court as I am in life."
Medvedev's positive approach seems to be paying off, with his recent win against de Jong followed by a successful season so far. He is currently ranked 11th in the world rankings and is set to face Quentin Halys of France in his next match.
The Russian's coach team has also seen an overhaul, with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke joining Gilles Cervara, who parted ways with Medvedev after his disappointing 2025 season.
! He was having a pretty rough time last year but it looks like he's turned that around and is on fire 
. That mental approach to tennis really paid off, his positivity is infectious! 
And can we talk about his coach team? The new additions are gonna bring some fresh energy 
. Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke are gonna help Medvedev crush it in the next matches 
. He's definitely a player to watch this season, especially with that 6-0 record so far 
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. But it looks like he's been working on his mental game and it's really paying off! His positive approach to tennis is infectious 
. I love how he's saying he's trying to be more positive both on and off the court - that's so inspiring! 
And his coach team overhaul is also a good sign, maybe they can help him take it all the way this season 
. Medvedev's win over de Jong was epic 
and I'm hyped for his next match against Halys! Can't wait to see what he does next 
! Now we're seeing the Russian machine back in action 
. He went from getting destroyed in all three majors last year to making it past the first round, but how much of that is due to actual improvement and how much is just a case of "oh well, let's try being positive now"? 
I'd love to see some stats on his practice sessions or interview with someone who actually knows what he's doing 
. And what about those changes in his coaching team? Are they really the reason behind his newfound success or was that just a convenient coincidence? 
Medvedev's mental approach is really paying off! I mean, he went from having the worst Grand Slam losing streak in years to coming back strong with a 6-0 record this season 
His positivity on and off the court is super inspiring 
but now he's on fire 
. Medvedev is really starting to believe in himself again 
and his win against de jong was a bit of a walkover if you ask me 
but still, 6-0 for the season is crazy! 
I've been following him since he was a junior player and it's amazing to see how far he's come. His mental game has always been a bit of a mystery, but if positivity can do the trick, then all for it 
. The fact that he's working on his approach off-court is really inspiring – it's clear he's taking responsibility for turning things around 
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. And wow, 6-0 this season? That's crazy! 
I'm definitely keeping an eye on him now... who knows what the rest of the tournament holds for Medvedev?
. Now look at him! He's finally breaking that losing streak and it's giving me major feels