Overview

• Cervara said results were the primary yardstick and that the 'energy' around Medvedev had deteriorated, necessitating personnel changes.
• Strength and conditioning coach Éric Hernandez also confirmed he is leaving the Medvedev project.
• Medvedev’s exit followed a first-round US Open defeat to Benjamin Bonzi, after which he was fined $42,500 for his behavior.
• Cervara indicated he had considered the split earlier and discussed the idea with Medvedev’s agent in Cincinnati.
• Medvedev has not won a title since Rome 2023, has slid to No. 13 with a further drop projected, and is slated to return at the ATP 250 in Hangzhou.