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Becker: Medvedev Needs Professional Help

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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Richard Pagliaro

Richard Pagliaro is Tennis Now Managing Editor. He is a graduate of New York University and has covered pro tennis for more than 35 years. Richard was tennis columnist for Gannett Newspapers in NY, served as Managing Editor for TennisWeek.com and worked as a writer/editor for Tennis.com. He has been TennisNow.com managing editor since 2010.

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2 comments

Ron 08/26/2025 12:59 PM

Hi!
I hope and pray Med gets some support!

Registered Nurse 08/26/2025 1:07 PM

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.