Thomas Johansson’s coaching record as he joins Daniil Medvedev’s team

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After his latest Grand Slam disappointment, Daniil Medvedev decided to make a change to his coaching team.

The former world number one suffered another shock early exit in New York, as Medvedev lost to Benjamin Bonzi, 3-6, 5-7, 7-6, 6-0, 4-6, in round one.

His US Open first-round defeat saw Medvedev finish the season with a 1-4 record at Grand Slams in 2025.

Needing to change something, Medvedev split with coach Gilles Cervara after almost a decade working together.

Replacing the Frenchman, the 29-year-old has hired 2002 Australian Open champion Thomas Johansson as his new coach.

The Swede has a wealth of experience in the realm of coaching, working with several top players, but how successful has he been?

Thomas Johansson’s coaching history

Johansson first ventured into coaching on a part-time basis with Caroline Wozniacki in 2012.

The Dane won two titles during the five months they spent together, but Wozniacki’s father soon took back control from Johansson, sharing his thoughts on the Swede in a 2013 interview with Jyllands-Posten.

“He did a lot of good things for us. But he himself played professionally and never coached women,” said Piotr Wozniacki.

“They require a different approach, and we’re interested in the highest goals, i.e., Grand Slam wins. Nothing in between.”

Johansson, working as a tournament director for the Stockholm Open, didn’t return to coaching for several years.

He then joined Croatian youngster Borna Coric’s team, working alongside him for the majority of the 2015 season.

Inconsistent results saw them split in November, leaving Johansson out of work until he returned to WTA Tour coaching in 2017.

Becoming Maria Sakkari’s full-time coach, Johansson played an important role in her development, guiding her to a first tour-level final at the 2018 Silicon Valley Classic.

Moving on at the end of 2018, Johansson worked with Serbia’s Filip Krajinovic for a few months before joining up with David Goffin.

It was with Goffin that Johansson enjoyed the majority of his coaching success, as the Belgian reached two finals.

Qualifying for his first at the Halle Open on grass, Goffin lost to Roger Federer in straight sets.

He then reached his maiden Masters 1000 final at the Cincinnati Open, falling to Medvedev, 6-7, 4-6.

Following his successful partnership with Goffin, Johansson took a two-year break from coaching.

Returning in 2022 as Sorana Cirstea’s new head coach, the former Australian Open champion helped the Romanian maximise her potential.

Reaching just her second career Slam quarterfinal, 14 years after her first, Cirstea lost to Karolina Muchova in the last eight of the 2023 US Open.

When they split in January 2024, it didn’t take long for Johansson to find work again, beginning a partnership with another veteran, Kei Nishikori, in February.

Rediscovering his form after a long injury layoff, Nishikori reached the quarterfinals of the 2024 Canadian Open and the final of the 2025 Hong Kong Open, with Johansson by his side.

Splitting recently, Johansson is now set to join Medvedev for the upcoming ATP tournaments in Asia, on a trial basis.

Thomas Johansson’s coaching timeline

• Caroline Wozniacki (part-time) – 2012
• Borna Coric – 2015
• Maria Sakkari – 2017-2018
• Filip Krajinovic – 2018-2019
• David Goffin – 2019-2020
• Sorana Cirstea – 2022-2024
• Kei Nishikori – 2024-2025

Where will Daniil Medvedev begin his coaching relationship with Thomas Johansson?

Medvedev will play his first tournament with Johansson as his coach in Hangzhou, China.

The Russian will compete as the number-three seed, looking to pick up his first ATP title since the summer of 2023.

His appearance in Hangzhou will be his third at an ATP 250 tournament in 2025, having previously competed at the Open 13 event and the Libema Open.

• 2025 Open 13 – Daniil Medvedev lost in SF to Hamad Medjedovic
• 2025 Libema Open – Daniil Medvedev lost in QF to Reilly Opelka

He’ll no doubt hope to kickstart his coaching relationship with Johansson in style, picking up the title in Hangzhou.

The 2025 Hangzhou Open is scheduled to begin on Monday, September 15.