Daniil Medvedev’s decision to make a switch-up in his coaching team has certainly worked out so far.
After crashing out of the 2025 US Open in the first round, Medvedev parted ways with Gilles Cervara, his coach of eight years who guided him to a maiden Grand Slam title.
The Russian was criticised for his decision, with former world number one Yevgeny Kafelnikov claiming the change would not ‘bring much benefit‘.
However, since Medvedev appointed both Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke, he has recorded a number of impressive results.
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The 29-year-old reached the semifinals of both the China Open and the Shanghai Masters, before winning his first ATP title in over two years at the Almaty Open.
Over a month after splitting with Cervara, Medvedev has now revealed the current status of his relationship with his former coach.
Daniil Medvedev discusses his old coach after winning in Almaty
When asked in an interview with ‘Sport Express‘ if Cervara congratulated him after his triumph in Almaty, Medvedev said: “Gilles and I aren’t in touch.
“That’s perfectly normal. We’re on great terms, but I don’t think we’ll keep in touch.
“When he starts working with someone, we’ll probably see each other at tournaments. Maybe we’ll talk there.
“And on the phone? That’s a closed chapter for both of us. I don’t even know if he’ll write. He probably will. We’ll see. I haven’t seen him yet.”
Photo by ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty ImagesDaniil Medvedev’s achievements with Gilles Cervara in his corner
From 2017 to 2025, Medvedev won 20 ATP titles with Cervara in his corner, with triumphs across all three surfaces.
After winning his first crown in Sydney during the 2018 season, Medvedev quickly climbed the rankings, and became one of the world’s best players alongside Cervara.
Together, they clinched the US Open, six Masters 1000 titles, the year-end ATP Finals title, as well as four titles at ATP 500 level, and eight ATP 250s.
In 2022, Medvedev also secured world number one status, becoming the first player not named Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray to occupy the top spot since 2004.