The president of the Russian Tennis Federation, Shamil Tarpishchev, reflected on Daniil Medvedev’s narrow loss to Italy’s Jannik Sinner in Vienna, saying that Medvedev earned his place in the final and that the defeat should be seen in the broader context of the match’s high level. He suggested that Sinner’s execution on the second serve proved decisive and that while the result stung, it did not undermine the year’s momentum for Medvedev. Tarpishchev emphasized that the setback was part of the sport’s rhythm and that the team would regroup, take a breath, and reassess the plan for upcoming events, with the next tournament on the horizon and the long-term goals in clear view. (citation: Sovetsky Sport)
The final scoreline told a story of a tight and fluctuating encounter, finishing at 6:7 (7:9), 6:4, 3:6 after a match that extended for three hours and four minutes. Medvedev pushed hard from the start, using aggression from the baseline to pressure Sinner, while the Italian balanced power with precision, turning points into momentum as the match wore on. The opening tiebreak was especially unforgiving for Medvedev, yet he recovered to seize the second set and force a deciding frame, a testament to his resilience and to the depth of both players’ games. (citation: Sovetsky Sport)
From a statistical viewpoint, Medvedev fired 13 aces and converted four of 13 opportunities on his opponent’s serve, while also posting eight double faults that tempered his late-game advantages. Sinner, meanwhile, delivered a sequence of five consecutive serves at one critical juncture and converted four out of 16 break-point chances, illustrating how both athletes found ways to tilt the balance at different moments. In perspectives heavier on analytics, the data underscores how slight margins—one or two points in a tense service game—translated into a reputation-forged victory for Sinner on this occasion. (citation: Sovetsky Sport)
In the current ATP rankings, Medvedev sits at third in the standings with 7,355 points, a position that marks him as the highest-ranked Russian player and a consistent contender on the tour. By contrast, Karen Khachanov sits in the 16th spot with 2,340 points, while Novak Djokovic continues to lead the hierarchy with 11,045 points, a reflection of Djokovic’s sustained top-level performance across the season. These rankings provide context for the Vienna final, illustrating the level at which Medvedev operates and the challenge posed by the sport’s elite as the calendar moves forward. (citation: Sovetsky Sport)
Earlier in Vienna, Medvedev had described the loss as a tough, instructive moment, a mood that typifies the sport’s roller-coaster nature where near-misses can fuel improvement rather than erode confidence. The Vienna result thus sits within a broader narrative about Medvedev’s season, one defined by competitive resilience, careful tactical adjustments, and a relentless pursuit of excellence on every surface. (citation: Sovetsky Sport)