'Symbolic Wink Of Life': Daniil Medvedev, Gilles Cervara Part Ways Following US Open Exit

Last Updated:August 31, 2025, 16:18 IST

Cervara joined hands with Medvedev in 2007 and helped the Russian star to the US Open title in the year 2021, Medvedev's first and only title to date.

Daniil Medvedev, Gilles Cervara. (X)

Daniil Medvedev and coach Gilles Cervara opted to part ways on Sunday, bringing the curtains down on an eight-year association following a string of challenging seasons together.

Cervara joined hands with Medvedev in 2007 and helped the Russian star to the US Open title in the year 2021, Medvedev’s first and only title to date.

Cervera took to social media platform Instagram to share an update that read, “Daniil, our fantastic eight-season adventure together comes to an end."

“Like a symbolic wink of life, it’s after this US Open tournament that we end our collaboration. I am grateful and happy for all the great things and wonderful experiences we were able to experience together on the court during these eight years,"

“It will remain etched in my memory forever. I thank you for placing your trust in me. I gave EVERYTHING, every second, for our shared goals. I loved training you, coaching you, supporting you (even when it was difficult), and finding solutions with you and the team to help you perform. I will keep in mind your unconventional magic as a player, which is your strength,"

“It will return, I’m sure. I wish you all the success you aspire to as a player in the future. And a happy life as a man. The road continues, work and performance call to each of us…and I wish us both success. A presto Daniil!"

“I also want to mention and send special thoughts to all the people on the team who were part of this story. Sorry I’ve written a word for all of you but it doesn’t fit in it’s too long, DASHA OLIVER YANN ERIC FRANCISCA GAETAN MATHIEU CARL PAUL GAËL BENOÎT," he concluded.

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August 31, 2025, 16:18 IST

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