Medvedev's seasonal performance garnered comments from Vessinina
Russian tennis star Elena Vesnina voiced her concerns about Daniil Medvedev's current form, stating that he appears to have lost the confidence that once allowed him to emerge victorious in challenging matches. Vesnina, an Olympic champion, expressed her opinion in an interview with "Championship."
According to Vesnina, Medvedev's inability to seal victories, even when leading, is evident, as he currently lacks a decisive shot, composure, and a sense of inner tranquility.
Additionally, Vesnina noted that Medvedev's first-round opponent at the ongoing Roland Garros tournament, Cameron Norrie, was no easy opponent. Norrie has recently demonstrated impressively against Novak Djokovic but ultimately found himself trailing Medvedev 0-2 in their match. Despite managing to level the game, Medvedev was unable to secure the win.
Medvedev has faced a challenging year in singles, with ten losses in 28 games and no titles in 2025. His struggles can be attributed to a high number of double faults (99) and a low break-point conversion rate (40%).
Historically, Medvedev has found it difficult to perform well on clay courts, which affect his powerful playing style. Recent losses to clay specialists like Casper Ruud and Lorenzo Musetti have highlighted his ongoing struggle on red clay.
In an attempt to break free from his slump and improve overall game, Medvedev has also experimented with competing in doubles matches.
Medvedev's recent upset at Roland Garros 2025, losing to Cameron Norrie in a five-set match, continued his pattern of struggling at the French Open.
Bookmakers might find Vesnina's analysis of Medvedev's lack of confidence intriguing in his upcoming sports matches, particularly in tennis tournaments. The ongoing struggles of Medvedev, especially on clay courts, could potentially influence the odds for his future matches.
