After two years and five consecutive defeats, Alexander Zverev finally overcame Daniil Medvedev in a dramatic quarterfinal at the 2025 Paris Masters. The German star rallied from a set down to win 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7-5), securing his first victory over Medvedev since the 2023 Cincinnati Open.
“Daniil is kind of my kryptonite. I don’t like playing him. He’s somebody who has had my number for the last couple of years. I’m very pleased with the win for sure,” Zverev said.
Medvedev’s frustration and Daria’s reaction
While Medvedev’s fiery temperament is well known, his outburst during the final set drew particular attention. Trailing in the decider, he was caught shouting in frustration. Moments later, his wife Daria Medvedeva was seen leaving her courtside seat. The clip, shared widely online, sparked speculation about whether her departure was linked to his behavior.
A moment of sportsmanship
Despite the tension, Medvedev showed concern for his opponent when Zverev slipped and clutched his hamstring during the first set. Medvedev walked over, helped him up, and asked if he was okay before play resumed.
Zverev advances to face Sinner
With the win, Zverev moves on to the semifinals, where he will face Jannik Sinner. The Italian has been in strong form, and their matchup promises to be one of the tournament’s highlights. For Zverev, the victory over Medvedev was not just a statistical milestone—it was a psychological breakthrough.
ATP Paris - Alexander Zverev's projected path
Zverev in Paris, ranking, and results in 2025
Now ranked no.
3, Zverev owns a 54-22 record in 2025. Alexander is competing in Paris where he ousted the world no.49 Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-7(5) 6-1 7-5, the world no.15 Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-2 6-4 and the world no.13 Daniil Medvedev 2-6 6-3 7-6(5).Alexander Zverev will compete against the world no.2 Jannik Sinner in the semifinal on Saturday at 5:00 pm on COURT CENTRAL. Their record is 4-4.
Alexander conquered 1 title in 2025 in Munich. Alexander got to the final at the Australian Open, in Stuttgart (Boss Open) and in Vienna (Erste Bank Open).
Alexander won 25 titles in his career: 8 on hard courts, 9 on clay courts and 8 on indoor courts. (See the list of his titles)
ATP Metz - Daniil Medvedev's projected path
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
Currently ranked no.13, Daniil played his last match on the 1st of November when he lost to Unknown Player bye in the 1st round in Metz (draw).
Until now, during this year the Russian owns a compiled 41-23 win-loss record. This year, the Russian won 1 title in Almaty. The Russian reached the final in Halle.
He is also scheduled to play in Metz (Moselle Open). The main draw will start on the 2nd of November.
Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev squared off 22 times. Their record is 14-8 for Medvedev.