Daniil Medvedev advanced to the next round of the Canadian Open after securing a hard-fought victory against Czechia’s Dalibor Svrcina, winning 7-6, 6-4. This win is crucial for Medvedev, especially considering the struggles he has faced during the 2025 season, including only one victory in three Grand Slam tournaments and a first-round exit at Wimbledon that drew some critical remarks.
As the 29-year-old Russian navigates a pivotal part of the season where he has previously excelled, it’s worth noting that he won his only Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2021. Since then, Medvedev has faced challenges when competing against rising stars like Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who have dominated the sport recently.
Interestingly, despite these challenges, Medvedev’s performance at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments has remained impressive. His win rate on hard courts at these events stands at 70.2%, a stat that places him in elite company alongside Alcaraz and Sinner. Among players born in the 1990s, he is one of only three to achieve such a high win percentage, and notably, he has played more Masters 1000 tournaments than his counterparts, winning six titles in this category.
Despite struggling with his serve during the match against Svrcina—only making 49% of his first serves and committing five double faults—Medvedev exhibited resilience to secure the victory. In a noteworthy aspect of his matchup, he was even broken four times by Svrcina but managed to pull through.
Looking forward, Medvedev is set to face defending champion Alexei Popyrin in the next round, aiming to add a seventh Masters 1000 title to his achievements. There is a sense of hope that Medvedev can regain the momentum he once had, as he finds himself in familiar territory where past victories can inspire future performances.