Overview
- He arrives with no title since the 2023 Italian Open and a 27–18 season, despite past US Open runs that include the 2021 crown and finals in 2019 and 2023.
- His Grand Slam form in 2025 has sagged, with just one match won all year and early exits in Melbourne, Paris and at Wimbledon.
- His ranking has slipped to No. 13 with a Race to Turin standing near 20th, according to recent reporting.
- The opener brings a rematch with Benjamin Bonzi, who beat him in Wimbledon’s first round this summer.
- Bookmakers still favor Medvedev at roughly -450, as he says confidence is the main issue and notes planned tweaks after talks with his team.