Daniil Medvedev has explained why it is so difficult to beat Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz on tour. The former World No. 1 will look to rebound in 2026 after a largely disappointing 2025 season, during which he failed to win more than two Grand Slam matches and faced heavy criticism for his on-court attitude.

Medvedev’s disappointing performance this season prevented him from facing either Alcaraz or Sinner on court. The Russian struggled badly at the Grand Slams, suffering opening-round exits at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open in New York.

Had he advanced further, Medvedev would likely have faced either Alcaraz or Sinner in the round of 16 or quarterfinals. The last time he defeated Sinner was at Wimbledon last year. In fact, Medvedev won their first six meetings on tour, but has since lost eight of their last nine encounters.