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Medvedev ranks top five, wins three titles but records joint‑worst bagel streak

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Tennis365 reports that Daniil Medvedev is back in the top five of the ATP rankings in 2026 . Tennis365 reports that he has won three ATP Tour titles this season in Brisbane, Dubai and Hangzhou . Tennis365 reports that he reached the Indian Wells Masters final, his first Masters final in two years, where he was defeated by Jannik Sinner . Tennis365 reports that Medvedev has been bagelled 0‑6, 0‑6 four times in 2026, the joint‑worst on the ATP Tour alongside Vit Kopriva and Daniel Altmaier . Tennis365 reports that the bagel defeats came against Learner Tien at the Australian Open round of 16, Francisco Cerundolo at the Miami Open round of 32, and Matteo Berrettini in the opening round of the Monte Carlo Masters .

Why it matters. Tennis365 reports that his top‑five ranking and three titles give him a very good chance of qualifying for the ATP Finals at the end of the year . Tennis365 reports that the joint‑worst bagel record underscores a vulnerability that could impact his results in future tournaments .

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