Medvedev's Resurgence: Finding Joy at the US Open

Daniil Medvedev has advanced to the second week of the US Open, maintaining a flawless record by not dropping a set and being broken only once. This marks a stark contrast to his recent struggles, where he moved from a consistent title contender to a player outside the top 10. His performances over the past two seasons had been visibly fatigued, marked by parting ways with coaches and winning no titles above the ATP 250 level.

Despite a strong start to 2026 with a title in Brisbane and other positive results, a slump followed, including early exits at the French Open and a difficult North American hard-court swing. Medvedev even made lighthearted remarks about switching to pickleball due to his struggles. However, his game has significantly improved in New York, where he is enjoying his tennis and displaying his characteristic wit.

As the tournament enters its second week, Medvedev's resurgence has been quiet but effective. While attention often focuses on other contenders, Medvedev is performing like the player who won the US Open title and reached two additional finals. His renewed happiness and strong play suggest a potential deep run in the tournament that launched his career to the top of the tennis world.