Daniil Medvedev parted ways with Gilles Simon after an early Australian Open exit. The Russian added the Frenchman to his coaching staff a year ago, with Simon working alongside Medvedev's main coach,

After a year-long partnership that produced no silverware, Daniil Medvedev has formally split with Gilles Simon. The Russian, scheduled to start his campaign at the Rotterdam Open, issued the news just before the event.

Daniil Medvedev needs a shake-up at this stage of his career, having to overcome a crisis that is getting deeper and deeper. The former world No. 1 was knocked out in the second round at the 2025 Australian Open and looked very frustrated,

Daniil Medvedev became a fan-favorite player for his exciting play and charming personality. However, Medvedev has not been able to contain his angry outbursts on the court over the past few months. The 28-year-old has gotten himself in trouble with the ATP and various tournament organizers for tantrums that include throwing his racquet and destroying net cameras.

With Daniil Medvedev's last ATP Tour title coming in May 2023, the Russian has decided to change up his coaching staff.