WATCH: Daniil Medvedev powers past Jan-Lennard Struff in hard-fought first round of Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championship clash

Tennis sensation Daniil Medvedev has grabbed a solid win over Jan-Lennard Struff in the first round of the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championship 2025. The world number seven, staging his comeback to tennis after a bout of illness, was forced to withdraw from the Qatar Open 2025 and showcased his resilience in a hard-fought game. The star player ultimately prevailed in the straight sets 6-4, 7-3, highlighting his potential and ability to show his beast form under pressure situations.

A major factor in Russia's win was his strong serving ability in the game. This turned out to be crucial against Struff, who possesses a powerful serve in the game. The 28-year-old tennis star's ability to read Struff's serve, as he put it, allowed him to gain a critical edge in both sets. 

However, the second set in the game turned out to be a major contest, culminating in a tiebreaker where the star player's consistency grabbed his advancement in Round 16.

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What next for Daniil Medvedev in the Dubai Duty-Free Tennis Championship 2025?

With this stellar win, Daniil Medvedev continued his strong form and record against Struff and made it to the next round of the tournament, where he is set to face Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. 

The Russian star expressed satisfaction with his level of the game, highlighting his focus on stitching the momentum throughout the tournament and shrugging off the upsets of other top seeds in the game.

WATCH: Daniil Medvedev's resilience shines in straight-set win over Jan-Lennard Struff

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“The results don’t matter in the big picture. You just need to play well and win your matches. I like tennis; I like to watch the matches, but [there was] no stress before coming on the court. I think Jan’s biggest weapon is the serve, and somehow I managed to read. It just happens. Even with me, I’m serving quite well and there are some players whom I cannot make an ace against. I’m happy with my level, because he is still a strong opponent, and I’m happy to be in the second round,” said Medvedev after the win.

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