Daniil Medvedev finally shook off his Grand Slam first-round blues with a confident win at the Australian Open, proving he can keep the fire on the court under control.

The Russian, known for his fiery temper during matches, had suffered early exits at the French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open in 2025.

But on Monday at Melbourne Park, he avoided a fourth straight flop, defeating Dutchman Jesper de Jong 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7-2) on Margaret Court Arena.

The win gives Medvedev a perfect start to 2026, extending his unbeaten streak to 6-0 after claiming the Brisbane International title earlier this month. With this display of focus and composure, he’s sending a message that he’s ready to mix positivity with precision as the tournament heats up.