Two former champions met in the first round of the ATP 500 tournament in Rotterdam. The 2023 winner Daniil Medvedev ousted the champion from ten years ago, Stan Wawrinka, 6-7, 6-4, 6-1 in two hours and 27 minutes.

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 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.

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,

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