Medvedev Sweeps Basavareddy To Open Hangzhou Campaign After Coaching Split

The former No. 1 launched a new team under coach Thomas Johansson with Rohan Goetzke assisting, winning 6-2, 6-3 to reach the last eight.

Overview

Daniil Medvedev beat qualifier Nishesh Basavareddy 6-2, 6-3 in 76 minutes, converting four of eight break points and winning nine straight games from 2-2 in the first set.
Saturday’s match was Medvedev’s first since ending his eight-year partnership with Gilles Cervara following a U.S. Open loss to Benjamin Bonzi.
Medvedev is working with Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke in what he described as a new project, improving his 2025 record to 27-18 while competing as World No. 18.
Basavareddy entered through qualifying and defeated defending champion Marin Cilic in the first round before falling in their first career meeting.
Medvedev will face either hometown favorite Yibing Wu or Sebastian Korda next, with Wu coming off a three-set win over Adrian Mannarino.