Medvedev opened his Australian Open campaign with a mix of emotions

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From anger to jokes in a matter of minutes. That’s how it was premiere of Daniil Medvedev (5th in the ATP ranking) in the Australian Open 2025. The two-time tournament finalist worked harder than expected to defeat Kasidit Samrej (418°). It was 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1 and 6-2 in just over 3 hours of play.

The fifth seed landed in Melbourne without previous actions on the ocean tour. Behind it there was a very important reason: the arrival of his second child. The news, shared by him on his social networks, responded to speculation about his absence in the events that are part of the preparation for the first Grand Slam of the season.

At his premiere at the Rod Laver Arena, the 28-year-old Moscow native was in for a surprise. On the other hand, the Thai Kasidit Samrej (418th), who had never played a Major and earned an invitation to the event thanks to his consecration in the “AO Asia-Pacific Wildcard Play-off”, displayed the tennis of his life disorienting his strong opponent.

After two sets in which Medvedev was practically blocked and even exploded with fury against a camera, the required comeback came in the fourth set. He service served as key tool to erase the hopes of the young debutant. Finally, he cleared up the initial doubts 6-2, 4-6, 3-6, 6-1 and 6-2 in 3 hours and 8 minutes of play.

Once the match is over, the former number one, who will face the American Learner Tien (121°), executioner of Argentine Camilo Ugo Carabelli (94°), He acknowledged his rival’s task with a laugh: “If he plays like this every game, his life can be good: money, girls, casino, whatever.”

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