Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev: Profile of a Tennis Maestro

Who Is Daniil Medvedev?

Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev (born February 11, 1996, in Moscow) is a Russian professional tennis player currently residing in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Standing at 1.98 m, Medvedev turned pro in 2014 and officially reached the ATP world No. 1 singles ranking on February 28, 2022 Wikipedia.

Career Highlights

• Grand Slam Success: Winner of the 2021 US Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, Wikipedia+1.

• Consistent Performer: Finalist at the Australian Open in 2021, 2022, and 2024; Wimbledon semi-finalist in 2023 and 2024. Wikipedia.

• Masters & Year-End Titles: Champion of the 2020 ATP Finals and multiple Masters 1000 titles, including key wins in Cincinnati, Shanghai, and Rome MouratoglouWikipedia.

• Career Totals: 20 ATP singles titles, over $46 million in prize money, and a singles record of 405–175 Style & Strengths

Medvedev is celebrated for his unorthodox yet highly effective game:

• Exceptional baseline counter-attacker

• Flat, precise groundstrokes and an elite backhand

• Tactical brilliance and an unmatched return game

• Notably mobile and agile for his height, MouratoglouToxigon.

Coaching & Support Team

Guided by long-time coach Gilles Cervara from 2017 until mid-2025, Medvedev achieved his most remarkable milestones, including the US Open title and ATP Finals victory. Cervara earned the ATP Coach of the Year award in 2019

Interests & Off-Court Activities

1. Family: Since September 2018, I’ve been married to Daria Chernyshkova. According to People.com, the couple had two children: a daughter named Alisa was born in October 2022, and a second child was born in January 2025.

2. Hobbies: Medvedev loves to read, play chess, and play video games. He is also multilingual in Russian, French, and English. He also supports Bayern Munich, according to Mouratoglou Toxin.

3. Endorsements: Lacoste, BMW, Tecnifibre, and other companies are sponsors. One of the highest-paid tennis players in the world, they receive millions of dollars from endorsement deals.

Current News & Updates

US Open 2025 Meltdown: After a photographer stopped play, Medvedev had a heated first-round exit, slamming his racket and fighting with an umpire. Conversations over his sportsmanship were rekindled by the occurrence.

Decline in Career His ranking dropped to No. 13 after his early US Open exit, amid a season that saw few finals and growing performance issues (Diario AS).

Coach Split: Following the 2025 US Open, Medvedev and coach Gilles Cervara called it quits.

Rekindled Motivation: After expanding his family, Medvedev wants to regain his reputation as a tennis “disruptor,” particularly by taking on adversaries like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz.
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Wimbledon Training Feud (Historic): Medvedev recounted a past practice dispute with Taylor Fritz, now reconciled. As of June 2025, Medvedev (ranked 9) and Fritz (ranked 5) may face off again at Wimbledon

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