Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev said he was “not panicking” after a shock first-round defeat at Wimbledon extended his dismal Grand Slam form this year. 

The Russian ninth seed lost 7-6 (7/2), 3-6, 7-6 (7/3), 6-2 to France’s Benjamin Bonzi in three hours and seven minutes in sweltering conditions on Court Two Medvedev reached the Wimbledon semi-finals in 2023 and 2024 but the Russian’s bid for another strong run at the All England Club came to an abrupt end at the hands of the World No. 64. It was the first time in seven Wimbledon appearances that Medvedev has failed to advance past the opening round. Medvedev, a six-time Grand Slam finalist, has endured a dismal year at the majors, losing in the Australian Open second round and French Open first round before his Wimbledon flop.