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Daniil Medvedev

Medvedev at the 2019 Miami Open
Full name	Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev
Native name	Даниил Сергеевич Медведев
Country (sports)	Russia
Residence	Monte Carlo, Monaco
Born	(1996-02-11) 11 February 1996 (age 29) Moscow, Russia
Height	1.98 m (6 ft 6 in)
Turned pro	2014
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Gilles Cervara
Prize money	US $46,779,909  7th all-time in earnings
Singles
Career record	402–171 (70.16%) (70.2%)
Career titles	20
Highest ranking	No. 1 (28 February 2022)
Current ranking	No. 14 (14 July 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	F (2021, 2022, 2024)
French Open	QF (2021)
Wimbledon	SF (2023, 2024)
US Open	W (2021)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	W (2020)
Olympic Games	QF (2021)
Doubles
Career record	18–28 (39.13%) (40%)
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 170 (19 August 2019)
Current ranking	No. 334 (30 June 2025)
Grand Slam doubles results
French Open	1R (2017)
US Open	2R (2017)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2020, 2024)
Other mixed doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	1R (2024)
Team competitions
Davis Cup	W (2021)

Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev (Russian: Даниил Сергеевич Медведев; born 11 February 1996) is a professional tennis player from Russia. He has been ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). Medvedev has won 20 ATP Tour-level singles titles. These include the 2021 US Open and the 2020 ATP Finals.

Medvedev first played in an ATP Tour main event in 2015. In 2017, he played in a major singles tournament for the first time at Wimbledon. He won his first ATP Tour singles titles in 2018. In 2019, he became a top 10 player. He reached six tournament finals in a row, including the US Open.

He won the ATP Finals in 2020. He was the only player to beat the top three players in the world to win that championship. In 2021, Medvedev played in two major finals against Novak Djokovic. He won the US Open, which was his first major title. This win also stopped Djokovic from winning a Grand Slam that year.

In 2022, Medvedev reached another Australian Open final. Soon after, he became the world No. 1. He was the first man outside of the Big Three (Djokovic, Nadal, Federer) to be No. 1 since 2004. He was also the third Russian man to reach this spot. He faced some challenges later but returned to top form in early 2023. Since then, he has reached two more major finals and is back in the top 5.

About Daniil Medvedev

His Early Life

Daniil Medvedev was born in Moscow, Russia. His parents are Sergey and Olga Medvedeva. His father was a computer engineer. He ran his own business selling building materials. Daniil has two older sisters, Julia and Elena.

When Daniil was six, his mother saw an ad for tennis lessons. His father encouraged him to join. His first tennis coach was Ekaterina Kryuchkova. She also coached other professional players. Besides tennis, Daniil also learned to play the harpsichord and guitar.

Medvedev studied physics and math in a special school. He then went to university to study economics. He later left university to focus on tennis. He then got a diploma as a coach from another university. His family moved to Antibes, France, where he trained at a tennis academy. His parents now live in France.

His Personal Life

Daniil Medvedev can speak French and English very well. This is because he has lived outside Russia since he was 18.

He married his girlfriend, Daria Chernyshkova, on September 12, 2018. Daria is a university graduate and used to play junior tennis. On October 14, 2022, they had their first daughter, Alisa. On January 7, 2025, they welcomed their second daughter, Vika.

In 2019, Medvedev said that getting married helped his tennis. He said he improved a lot after his proposal. He is also a fan of the football club FC Bayern Munich.

Daniil's Tennis Journey

Junior Career Highlights

Medvedev played his first junior tennis match in July 2009. He was 13 years old. In December 2010, he won his first junior title.

From 2012 to 2013, Medvedev became very successful in junior tennis. He won six titles in less than a year. He played in his first junior Grand Slam at Junior Wimbledon in 2013. He won his first match there. At the 2013 Junior US Open, he reached the third round.

Medvedev reached his highest junior ranking of world No. 13 in early 2014. He finished his junior career after Junior Wimbledon in 2014. He had a strong junior record, winning 109 matches. He also beat future stars like Alexander Zverev and Reilly Opelka.

Starting His Professional Career (2015–2016)

Medvedev first played in an ATP main event in 2015. He played doubles at the 2015 Kremlin Cup. He won his first doubles match there.

Medvedev at the 2015 Nice Open

In 2016, he played his first ATP singles main event at the Nice Open. He won his first ATP singles match at the 2016 Ricoh Open.

First ATP Final (2017)

In January 2017, Medvedev reached his first ATP singles final at the Chennai Open. He lost the final but his ranking jumped from 99 to 65. This was a new high for him. He continued to play well, reaching quarterfinals and semifinals in other tournaments.

At 2017 Wimbledon Championships, Medvedev won his first Grand Slam match. He beat the world No. 3, Stan Wawrinka. He later lost in the next round.

Medvedev serving at the 2017 Queen's Club Championships

Winning First ATP Titles (2018)

Medvedev started 2018 by winning his first ATP title at the Sydney International. He beat Alex de Minaur in the final. This was a very young final, with both players being under 22.

In August, he won his second ATP title at the 2018 Winston-Salem Open. In October, he won his third title in Tokyo. He beat Japanese star Kei Nishikori. This win made him the No. 1 player in Russia. Medvedev ended 2018 with the most wins on hard courts (38 wins). He also tied with Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic for the most hard court titles (3 titles).

Big Breakthrough Year (2019)

Medvedev had a strong start to 2019. He reached the final of the Brisbane International. At the Australian Open, he reached the fourth round for the first time. He then won his fourth ATP title at the Sofia Open.

He showed great improvement on clay courts. At the Monte Carlo Masters, he beat world number 1 Novak Djokovic. He reached his first clay-court final at the Barcelona Open. Medvedev entered the top 10 after reaching the third round of Wimbledon.

The summer hardcourt season in North America was huge for Medvedev. He reached four tournament finals in a row. He won his first Masters title at Cincinnati. He beat David Goffin in the final.

At the US Open, Medvedev was ranked world No. 5. He reached his first Grand Slam final. He played against Rafael Nadal in a thrilling five-set match but lost.

After the US Open, Medvedev won two more titles. He won the St. Petersburg Open in Russia. He then won the Shanghai Masters. He reached nine finals in one season, which is a great achievement.

Winning the ATP Finals (2020)

Medvedev at the 2020 Australian Open

Medvedev started 2020 at the 2020 ATP Cup. He helped Russia reach the semifinals. At the Australian Open, he lost in the fourth round.

After a break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Medvedev won his first title of the year. He won the Paris Masters.

At the ATP Finals, Medvedev won all his group matches. He then beat Rafael Nadal in the semifinals. In the final, he defeated Dominic Thiem. He became the first player to beat the world's top three players at the ATP Finals.

US Open Champion and World No. 1 (2021–2022)

Medvedev started 2021 by leading Russia to win the 2021 ATP Cup. He won all his singles matches. He then reached his second Grand Slam final at the Australian Open. He lost to Novak Djokovic in the final.

He won his first title of 2021 at the Open 13 in Marseille. With this win, Medvedev became world No. 2. He was the first player outside the "Big Four" to be in the top 2 since 2005. He later won his first grass-court title at the Mallorca Championships.

At the US Open, Medvedev had an amazing run. He lost only one set on his way to his first major title. He beat Novak Djokovic in the final. This win was very important because Djokovic was trying to win all four major titles in one year.

Medvedev also helped Russia win the Davis Cup title in 2021. He won all his singles matches without losing a set.

In January 2022, Medvedev reached the Australian Open final again. He lost to Rafael Nadal in a very long five-set match. It was one of the longest major finals ever.

In February 2022, Medvedev became the world No. 1 for the first time. He was the first man outside the "Big Four" to reach No. 1 since 2004. He was also the third Russian man to achieve this. He later had to miss some tournaments due to a hernia procedure.

Five Titles and US Open Finalist (2023)

Medvedev started 2023 by reaching the semifinals in Adelaide. At the Australian Open, he lost in the third round. This caused him to drop out of the top 10.

However, he quickly found his form. He won the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam. He then won the Qatar ExxonMobil Open. In March, he won his third title in three weeks in Dubai. He beat Novak Djokovic in that tournament, ending Djokovic's 20-match winning streak.

Medvedev continued his great form. He reached the final at Indian Wells. He then won his 19th title at the Miami Open. This was his first title in Miami.

He also improved his play on clay courts. He reached the quarterfinals at Monte-Carlo. He then won his first clay-court title at the Italian Open in Rome. This win helped him return to world No. 2.

At 2023 Wimbledon Championships, Medvedev reached the semifinals for the first time. He lost to Carlos Alcaraz. At the US Open, he reached the final again. He beat Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. However, he lost to Novak Djokovic in the final. He finished 2023 with 67 wins, his best year for wins.

Australian Open Final and Milestones (2024)

Medvedev began 2024 at the Australian Open. He had some very long matches, including one that finished at 3:39 a.m. He reached his third Australian Open final. He came back from two sets down in two matches to reach the final. However, he lost the final to Jannik Sinner in five sets. This was his second time losing an Australian Open final after being two sets up. He set records for the most time spent on court (24 hours and 17 minutes) and most sets played (31 sets) at a Grand Slam.

At Indian Wells, Medvedev reached the final again but lost to Carlos Alcaraz. At the Miami Open, he got his 350th career win. He is only the fourth man born in the 1990s or later to reach this many wins.

He reached the quarterfinals at the Madrid Open. This meant he had reached the quarterfinals at all Grand Slams and Masters 1000 events. At the Italian Open, he got his 100th Masters win.

At 2024 Wimbledon Championships, he reached the semifinals. He beat world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a five-set match. He lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. He finished 2024 as world No. 5.

Current Season (2025)

Medvedev started 2025 at the Australian Open. He won a tough five-set match in the first round. However, he lost in the second round to a younger player.

He reached the quarterfinals at the 2025 Qatar ExxonMobil Open. There, he got his 300th hardcourt win. He is the second man born in 1990 or later to reach this milestone.

He reached the semifinals at Indian Wells. However, he lost early at the Miami Open. This caused his ranking to drop out of the top 10.

During the clay court season, he reached the third round at Monte-Carlo and the quarterfinals at Madrid. He lost in the fourth round in Rome. A big surprise was his first-round loss at the 2025 French Open. Despite this, he returned to the top 10.

At the grass court season, Medvedev reached his first final since 2024 Indian Wells at Halle. He lost the final. At 2025 Wimbledon Championships, he lost in the first round of a Grand Slam again. His ranking dropped to No. 14.

Tennis Rivalries

Medvedev vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas

Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas have played each other 14 times. Medvedev has won 10 of these matches. Medvedev won their first five matches. Tsitsipas has won four of their last nine matches. They have had some intense moments on the court.

Medvedev vs. Alexander Zverev

Medvedev and Alexander Zverev have played 20 times. Medvedev leads their matches 13–7. Zverev won their first four matches. But Medvedev has won 11 of their last 13 matches.

Medvedev vs. Jannik Sinner

Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner have played 15 times. Sinner leads their matches 8–7. Medvedev won their first six matches, including the 2023 Miami Open final. But Sinner started winning against Medvedev in Beijing. Since then, Sinner has won 7 of their last 8 matches. Their most famous match was the 2024 Australian Open final. Sinner won that match to get his first major title. Medvedev lost that final after being two sets up, which also happened in the 2022 final against Rafael Nadal.

Medvedev vs. Nadal and Djokovic

Medvedev has played in six major finals. He has faced Rafael Nadal twice and Novak Djokovic three times. His only major final win was at the 2021 US Open. He beat Djokovic in straight sets. This win stopped Djokovic from winning a Calendar Grand Slam.

In 2022, at the Australian Open, he tried to win his second major title right after his first. But he lost to Nadal in a long five-set match, even though he was two sets ahead.

Overall, Medvedev has a record of 1 win and 5 losses against Nadal. He has 5 wins and 10 losses against Djokovic.

How Daniil Plays Tennis

Medvedev is known as a counterpuncher. This means he likes to hit the ball back and make his opponent make mistakes. He is 1.98 meters (6 feet 6 inches) tall. He has a very strong first serve that can reach 148 mph (238 km/h). He hits flat shots that are long and deep. He often wears down his opponents with long rallies from the back of the court. His best skill is being very consistent with his shots.

Medvedev is also good at returning serves. He stands very far back on the court. This allows him to hit powerful shots instead of just blocking the serve. His backhand is one of the best on tour. His forehand is usually not as strong. He is known for playing very defensively.

He has learned to control his emotions on the court. His performance coach, Francisca Dauzet, says he has "monstrous mental potential." She says he learns quickly.

Medvedev's favorite surface to play on is hardcourt. He has been one of the best players on hardcourts since 2019. He used to struggle a lot on clay courts. He said he disliked clay because it made things dirty. He even said, "This surface is for losers!" However, he has become more comfortable on clay. He even won a Masters title on clay at the 2023 Italian Open.

Novak Djokovic has called Medvedev a very complete player. Alexander Zverev called him the best player in the world in 2019. Stefanos Tsitsipas once called his playing style "very boring." But he later said Medvedev "plays extremely smart."

Medvedev has sometimes had difficult relationships with crowds. At the 2021 US Open and 2022 Australian Open, fans often booed him. At the 2023 US Open, he even asked the crowd to "shut up."

Sponsors

Medvedev has several sponsors. He wears Lacoste clothing and shoes. He uses Tecnifibre racquets. He also wears Bovet watches. He has also worked as an ambassador for BMW, Tinkoff Bank, and HyperX gaming accessories. He used to be sponsored by Lotto. Since November 2021, he has promoted the Guojiao 1573 brand.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Performance

This table shows his results up to the 2025 Wimbledon Championships.

Grand Slam Finals (Singles)

Daniil Medvedev has played in 6 Grand Slam singles finals. He has won 1 title and been the runner-up 5 times.

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2019	US Open	Hard	Rafael Nadal	5–7, 3–6, 7–5, 6–4, 4–6
Loss	2021	Australian Open	Hard	Novak Djokovic	5–7, 2–6, 2–6
Win	2021	US Open	Hard	Novak Djokovic	6–4, 6–4, 6–4
Loss	2022	Australian Open	Hard	Rafael Nadal	6–2, 7–6(7–5), 4–6, 4–6, 5–7
Loss	2023	US Open	Hard	Novak Djokovic	3–6, 6–7(5–7), 3–6
Loss	2024	Australian Open	Hard	Jannik Sinner	6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 4–6, 3–6

ATP Finals Performance

ATP Finals (Singles)

Medvedev has played in 2 ATP Finals singles finals. He has won 1 title and been the runner-up 1 time.

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2020	ATP Finals, United Kingdom	Hard (i)	Dominic Thiem	4–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–4
Loss	2021	ATP Finals, Italy	Hard (i)	Alexander Zverev	4–6, 4–6

Tennis Records

These are some of Daniil Medvedev's notable records in the Open Era of tennis.

Awards and Recognition

National

• The Russian Cup in the nominations:
  • Male Tennis Player of the Year: 2019, 2021;
  • Team of the Year: 2019, 2021.
• Sports title "Merited Master of Sports of Russia" (2019)

See also

In Spanish: Daniil Medvédev para niños