Frustrated Daniil Medvedev reacts after another shock defeat in Cincinnati, 'it's disappointing'

Daniil Medvedev has suffered yet another early exit at a tour-level event in 2025, crashing out in his opening round at the Cincinnati Open.

The Russian lost to Adam Walton after going up a set against the Australian, marking a third defeat in his last six matches, all of which were played on his preferred hard-court surface.

So far during the North American swing, Medvedev has lost in the quarterfinals of the Washington Open, bowed out in round three of the Canadian Open, and has now exited Cincinnati in the second round.

Following his defeat, the former ATP number one faced the media and tried to explain his recent dip in performance.

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Daniil Medvedev says he will ‘find a way out’ of his poor form

Speaking after the match, Medvedev said: “It was very tough physically and, unfortunately, in these conditions, I think physicality becomes the priority.

“Right now, when I lack full confidence, and my physical condition fails me, there are not any shots that can bail me out, so to speak.

“And if I had chances in the second set, in the third, I just couldn’t move anymore. It’s frustrating, it’s disappointing.

“It’s a tough period, but situations like that happen in tennis. All I can do is keep looking for a way out, which I haven’t found yet.

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“It seems I am still far from finding it, but I’ll find it eventually. In tennis, there can be many problems, and they can be related to different things, whether on or off the court.

“Physically, again, it’s tough for everyone in the heat, but I don’t know why it’s tougher for me now than before. I mean, I need to find the reasons, but I don’t know yet.”

Daniil Medvedev says physical preparation is now becoming the ‘key factor’ for him

Medvedev said of the conditions in Cincinnati: “It was very hot, as I said. I really think physical preparation plays a huge role in these conditions.

“I think as long as I was not completely exhausted, the match was fairly close. At least I understood what I was doing on the court.

“But at one point, when I got tired, I couldn’t react to his serve on return like I did before. I was always starting the rally in a defensive position, and I couldn’t move as well anymore either; that’s why it’s really frustrating.

“I think in many matches these days, physical preparation becomes the key factor.”

The former US Open champion will now look ahead to his campaign at Flushing Meadows, in the hope of turning things around at the fourth major of the year.

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