In a stunning upset that few saw coming, Italian qualifier Mattia Bellucci knocked out second-seeded Russian Daniil Medvedev from the ATP Rotterdam Open overnight.

World No. 7 Daniil Medvedev failed to advance to the quarterfinals of the ATP Rotterdam tournament in the Netherlands. In the Round of 16, the Russian tennis star faced world No. 92 Mattia Bellucci (Italian), who won in three sets—6:3, 6:7 (6:8), 6:3. The match lasted 2 hours and 53 minutes.

Daniil Medvedev’s poor start to the 2025 tennis season has resulted in a change to his coaching set-up as he has confirmed the departure of one of his coaches. Former world No 6 Gilles Simon joined the 2021 US Open winner’s team in 2024,

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.