Daniil Medvedev takes home Brisbane International in dominant showing

Jake Beddard

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Former world number one Daniil Medvedev's 2026 season is off to a dream start, after taking home the Brisbane International in a dominant showing against Brandon Nakashima. 

Medvedev made quick work of the American in straight sets, winning 6-2, 7-6(1).

Medvedev smashed 10 aces as he stormed home to his second ever ATP title on Australian soil, while giving up just one point in the second set tiebreak.

It's a strong return to form for the 29-year-old, who has fallen to number 13 in the world after winning just one singles title in the last two years.

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Having made three of the previous five Australian Open finals, Medvedev enters the first grand slam of the year as a big contender, despite not being a top seed.

His win in Brisbane marks the 22nd ATP singles title of his career.

Staff Writer