Medvedev admits he broke the title won in Dubai in 2023 during a move

Daniil Medvedev expressed relief during the press conference after winning the title at the ATP 500 Dubai 2026, revealing an anecdote that adds a special meaning to this success. The Russian admitted that the trophy he won in the 2023 edition was destroyed during a move, so adding his second title in the United Arab Emirates will allow him to place the beautiful trophy in his display case, overshadowing the loss of the first one.

Medvedev, in an interview with @BBTennis_tv, mentioned he was planning to fly from Dubai tomorrow, but the current situation is uncertain.
He also mentioned that he didn't actually have the Dubai trophy before – the 2023 one shattered into pieces ("there was nothing left") during delivery.

— Oleg S. (@AnnaK_4ever) February 28, 2026

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Medvedev admite destrozó en una mudanza el título ganado en Dubái en 2023