Former world No. 1 says the pair still share ‘a great relationship’ despite parting ways

Daniil Medvedev’s 2025 season reached a breaking point after a string of early Grand Slam exits, including three first-round defeats and a second-round ceiling across all majors. Following a disappointing US Open run, the Russian star made the difficult decision to end his long partnership with coach Gilles Cervara — the man who guided him to his maiden Grand Slam title in 2021 and helped establish him as one of the game’s elite.

Since appointing Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, Medvedev has rediscovered momentum, producing a strong Asian swing and snapping an 882-day title drought. But despite the professional change, Medvedev insists the personal bond with Cervara remains intact.

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