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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Daniil Medvedev identifies ‘turning point’ in finding form before Australian Open

Daniil Medvedev is a two-time Australian Open runner-up - (Getty Images)

Daniil Medvedev has said his split from long-term coach Gilles Cervara was a “turning point” as the two-time Australian Open runner-up returns to Melbourne having rediscovered his form following a difficult 2025 season.

Former world No 1 Medvedev failed to advance past the second round of a grand slam last season and his split from French coach Cervara came after an extraordinary on-court meltdown during his first-round defeat at the US Open in August.

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