Medvedev suffers another setback with a surreal defeat at Wimbledon

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There are defeats that hurt and others that make you wonder what is going through a player's mind. The one suffered by Daniil Medvedev against Jan-Lennard Struff in the third round of Wimbledon 2026 clearly belongs to the second group. The Russian fell 7-6 (4), 7-6 (5), and 7-5 after squandering a series of advantages that make his elimination even more incomprehensible.

The statistics speak for themselves. Medvedev led the first set with a break in hand, went up 5-2 in the second set, and, just when it seemed the match was slipping away from Struff, he started the third with a double break advantage. However, he ended up losing all three sets, unable to convert any of those privileged positions into a set in his favor.

The German played a very solid match, showcasing great performance with his serve and a forehand that caused a lot of damage throughout the encounter. However, the feeling was that Medvedev decisively contributed to his own defeat. Doubts, errors, and a clear lack of conviction surfaced at crucial moments, allowing Struff to stay alive and eventually turn the score around.

Medvedev had advantageous situations in each set against Struff

This is not an isolated incident. For months now, the Russian has been going through a troubling crisis of confidence that is particularly evident in the Grand Slams. That nearly indestructible competitor who turned long matches into a test of mental fortitude seems to have vanished. Now, the opposite occurs: when critical moments arise, his tennis lacks clarity and his confidence fades.

The defeat at Wimbledon not only marks another premature exit but also confirms that Daniil Medvedev's real opponent no longer seems to be on the other side of the net. Unless he regains the mental strength that made him the US Open champion and world number one, it will be difficult to see him contending for the most important titles on the circuit again.

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