Former Grand Slam finalist claims he has 'no doubt' where Daniil Medvedev will be ranked next year

Daniil Medvedev fell out of the world’s top 10 this year.

The Russian star finished 2024 ranked fifth in the world, but now sits 13th in the ATP rankings.

He did, however, find some form at the end of the year, as Medvedev won his first title since 2023 at the Almaty Open in Kazakhstan.

Medvedev was also impressive at the China Open, Shanghai Masters, and Paris Masters, leaving many feeling positive about his chances in 2026.

During an exhibition event in Russia, former doubles Grand Slam finalist Mansour Bahrami predicted where Medvedev will be ranked next year.

Mansour Bahrami is ‘sure’ Daniil Medvedev will return to the top 10 next year

Speaking to ‘Bolshe‘, Bahrami shared his prediction about Medvedev.

“Daniil Medvedev has been a lot better at the end of the year,” he said.

“He’s been number one in the world, he’s a great player, and he’s been there for the past 10 years.

“I think he’ll be back in the top 10 for sure, and I have no doubt about that.”

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Medvedev currently trails world number 10 Jack Draper by 230 points.

Rank	Name	Country	Points	Gap to top 10
10	Jack Draper	Great Britain	2,990	–
11	Alexander Bublik	Kazakhstan	2,870	120
12	Casper Ruud	Norway	2,835	155
13	Daniil Medvedev	Russia	2,760	230
14	Alejandro Davidovich Fokina	Spain	2,635	355
15	Holger Rune	Denmark	2,590	400
16	Andrey Rublev	Russia	2,520	470
17	Jiri Lehecka	Czechia	2,325	665
18	Karen Khachanov	Russia	2,320	670
19	Jakub Mensik	Czechia	2,180	810

Snapshot of the 2025 year-end ATP rankings

The 2021 US Open champion will look to close that gap down as soon as possible and will have an opportunity to do so at the upcoming Australian Open.

Medvedev lost in the second round this January, meaning he won’t have many points to defend, but he has an impressive record at Rod Laver Arena.

The Russian is a three-time finalist in Melbourne and has won 76% of his matches Down Under.

Daniil Medvedev’s record at the Australian Open

Twice, Medvedev was a set away from winning the Australian Open, in 2022 and 2024.

He famously led Rafael Nadal by two sets to love in 2022, before crumbling to defeat in a match now remembered as the ‘miracle in Melbourne’.

Only time will tell if Medvedev will ever get his hands on the Australian Open trophy, but it will certainly be something to look out for in 2026.

After struggling earlier in the season, Medvedev found a second wind during the last few months of 2025.

Post-US Open, Medvedev won 15 of the 20 matches he played.

If he can carry that momentum forward into 2026, don’t be surprised to see Medvedev break back into the top 10, if not the top five, before too long…