Medvedev's Quest to Reclaim Disruptor Status in Tennis

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev aims to break the dominance of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in Grand Slams. After several near misses, he is determined to regain his 'disruptor' status in tennis, starting at the Australian Open, despite a recent lack of match practice.

Former world number one Daniil Medvedev is setting his sights on disrupting the emerging Grand Slam order dominated by young stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Medvedev, who faced setbacks at three Grand Slam events last year due to this duo, aims to reclaim his position as a serious contender.

Knocked out by Sinner and Alcaraz in the Australian Open, U.S. Open, and Wimbledon, Medvedev's Grand Slam journey has been challenging. His most notable recent success was his 2021 U.S. Open victory over Novak Djokovic, but he has since struggled to replicate that triumph.

Despite being sidelined by Sinner in the ATP Finals, Medvedev remains optimistic. The fifth seed at this year's Australian Open, Medvedev is eager to demonstrate the results of a productive pre-season and start strong against Thai wildcard Kasidit Samrej. "I'm feeling great before the start of the season," Medvedev said, hinting at an exciting journey ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)