Daniil Medvedev’s 2025 Wimbledon campaign came to an abrupt end in the first round, as he fell to France’s Benjamin Bonzi in four sets: 7–6(2), 3–6, 7–6(3), 6–2. The ninth seed, who had reached the semifinals at the All England Club in both 2023 and 2024, was visibly frustrated during the match, even smashing his racquet after a pivotal third-set tiebreak. Yet in his post-match press conference, Medvedev struck a tone of reflection rather than panic.
“It’s tough, I mean, sad,” he admitted. “I felt like I didn’t play too bad. I don’t see much I could do better.” Medvedev acknowledged Bonzi’s exceptional performance, noting that the Frenchman played at a level rarely seen from him this season. “I was surprised by his level,” Medvedev said. “I know that he can play well… But it can happen. That’s when sensations happen.”
Despite the disappointment, Medvedev emphasized that he remains confident in his preparation and form. He pointed to his strong showing at the Halle grass-court event earlier in June, where he reached the final, as a sign that his game is still in good shape. “I literally won every practice set I played,” he said. “But it doesn’t matter. The match is a new story.”
This loss marks Medvedev’s third early exit at a Grand Slam this year, following a second-round defeat at the Australian Open and a first-round loss at Roland Garros. Still, the 2021 US Open champion remains focused on regaining momentum. “For the moment, I’m not that worried,” he said. “If I finish the year somewhere around 15 in the world, maybe I will be more worried.”
As the grass settles on this year’s Wimbledon, Medvedev’s early departure serves as a reminder of the sport’s unpredictability—and of the fine margins that separate victory from defeat on tennis’s grandest stages.
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
LLWWWWLWWL Ranked world no.9, the Russian played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he lost to world no.64 Benjamin Bonzi 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(3) 6-2 in the 1st round in Wimbledon (draw).
Currently, during this year Medvedev owns a composed 23-14 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s best achievement of this season was getting to the final in Halle.
