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Becker: Medvedev Needs Professional Help

A champion is concerned about Daniil Medvedev's mental health.

Richard PagliaroAugust 26, 20251 minute read

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 24: Daniil Medvedev breaks his racket after losing in five sets to Benjamin Bonzi of France during their Men's Singles First Round match on Day One of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 24, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

By Richard Pagliaro | Tuesday, August 26, 2025

NEW YORK—Daniil Medvedev’s meltdown on Monday night at the US Open has prompted concern from Boris Becker.

Former No. 1 Becker said seeing Medvedev collapse in his five-set loss to Benjamin Bonzi makes him believe the former US Open champion needs counseling.

“We call this “public meltdown “ … I think he needs professional help ?!?” Becker posted on X alongside video of Medvedev smashing his racquets.

We call this “public meltdown “ …
I think he needs professional help ?!? https://t.co/rFyTmegQqx
— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) August 25, 2025

ESPN analyst Brad Gilbert, who previously coached Andre Agassi, Andy Roddick and Coco Gauff, concurred with Becker. Gilbert replied: “Unfortunately his brain is getting the better of him after losing these close matches the lat few months, I agree, he definitely needs some help.”

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Ron

Hi!
I hope and pray Med gets some support!

Registered Nurse

So does the ATP not have a mechanism to secure help for their players when they see this type of behavior? Do you not have something like EAP? Or do you sit by and wring your hands and watch him slide? I watched his interview and he was unglued. Sad to watch and out of touch.

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