Daniil Medvedev, the fifth seed at the Australian Open, faced a shocking defeat in the second round against American teenager Learner Tien. The match, which lasted nearly five hours, concluded at 3 am local time. Medvedev, visibly exhausted and likely eager to return to his bed, decided to skip the post-match press conference. This decision has sparked discussions among fans and media alike.
Tien, ranked world No. 121, played an exceptional match, winning 6-3, 7-6 (4), 6-7 (8), 1-6, 7-6 (10-7). He managed to pull off a remarkable upset, securing the biggest win of his career so far. Tien expressed his happiness and relief after the match, acknowledging the tough battle and his resilience in the deciding set.
Medvedev’s decision to skip the press conference has drawn mixed reactions. Some fans sympathized with him, citing the late hour and the physical toll of the match as valid reasons for his absence. Others, however, criticized the scheduling of matches that finish so late, arguing that it is unfair to the players and detrimental to the tournament’s image.
Despite the controversy, Medvedev’s performance and the match itself have left a lasting impression on the tournament. As the Australian Open continues, all eyes will be on how Medvedev and other players handle the challenges and pressures of the competition.
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
Ranked no.5, the Russian played his last match on the 16th of January when he lost to world no.121 Learner Tien 6-3 7-6(4) 6-7(8) 1-6 7-6(7) in the 2nd round of the Australian Open (draw).
During this season Medvedev owns an overall 1-1 record.
Medvedev will play next in Rotterdam (ABN AMRO Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 3rd of February.
Andrey Rublev in 2025
Now ranked no.9, the Russian played his last match on the 14th of January when he capitulated to world no.112 Joao Fonseca 7-6(1) 6-3 7-6(5) in the 1st round of the Australian Open (draw).
Presently, during this year Rublev has managed to achieve a compiled 0-2 record.
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev squared off 10 times. Their record is 8-2 for Medvedev.