Daniil Medvedev secured a significant victory over world No. 3 Alexander Zverev at the ATP-500 tournament in China. This win marks Medvedev`s 49th triumph against a top-10 ranked opponent, placing him on par with Marat Safin. Consequently, Medvedev and Safin now share the record among Russian tennis players for the most victories over top-10 rivals.
Marat Safin concluded his professional career with a record of 49 wins and 50 losses against top-10 players. Daniil Medvedev, still actively competing, currently holds a record of 49 wins and 52 losses in such matches.
This is Medvedev`s second victory over a top-10 opponent in the current 2025 season. Earlier this year, he had already defeated Alexander Zverev at the Halle tournament.
Reaching the semifinals of this ATP tournament is Medvedev`s fourth this season and his first since June. In the battle for a spot in the final, the Russian tennis player will face American Learner Tien, to whom he lost in the second round of the Australian Open earlier this season.
