Daniil Medvedev has dismissed growing concerns over his recent Grand Slam struggles following a surprise first-round defeat at Wimbledon, saying he is “not panicking” despite a string of early exits in 2025.
The Russian, seeded ninth, was stunned by world No. 64 Benjamin Bonzi of France in four sets — 7-6(7/2), 3-6, 7-6(7/3), 6-2 — in a grueling match lasting just over three hours on a scorching Court Two. It was Medvedev’s earliest exit at the All England Club in seven appearances, a sharp contrast to his semi-final runs in both 2023 and 2024.
The defeat compounds what has been a disappointing year for the 29-year-old former US Open champion. After bowing out in the second round of the Australian Open and falling at the first hurdle in Paris, his Wimbledon campaign was expected to mark a turnaround. Instead, his Grand Slam form continues to falter.
Speaking after the match, however, Medvedev remained optimistic. “I had a great week coming into Wimbledon after reaching the final in Halle. I won every practice set,” he said. “But a match is always a different story.”
Though visibly frustrated during the encounter — even smashing his racquet against a chair — Medvedev insisted he is not alarmed. “If not for Halle, I might be very worried,” he said. “That tournament showed I’m still close to my best. It’s just a matter of turning tight matches in my favor.”
He also pointed to the nature of first-round matches, often unpredictable. “In later rounds, I might have played better. It’s frustrating, but not a disaster.”
The six-time Grand Slam finalist believes regaining confidence will be key to reversing his fortunes. “This year, I’ve lost a lot of close matches. If I start winning them, I’ll climb the rankings again,” he said.
“For now, I’m not too concerned. If I end the season ranked around 15 in the world, then I’ll reassess. But at the moment, I still believe in my game.”
Medvedev’s calm reaction signals his intent to refocus and regroup, with the US Open — where he claimed his only major title in 2021 — now looming as his next big opportunity to reclaim his form on the sport’s biggest stage.