Daniil Medvedev
‘You should be embarrassed’ – Daniil Medvedev fumes with journalist after doping question
Daniil Medvedev walked out of an Olympics press conference telling a journalist he 'should be embarrassed' about his question.Medvedev beat Fabio Fognini to move...
‘I can finish the match but I can die,’ says Daniil Medvedev during Olympics win
Daniil Medvedev says he 'could die' on court in the heat at the Tokyo Olympics after another scorching day at the games.Medvedev advanced in...
‘It’s a joke!’ – Daniil Medvedev angry with Olympics scheduling despite first-round win
Daniil Medvedev has branded the scheduling of matches at the Olympics as 'a joke' after his first round win over Alexander Bublik.The Russian got...
‘Anything can happen’ – Novak Djokovic names three ‘favourites’ for Olympic gold
Novak Djokovic has named Alexander Zverev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Daniil Medvedev as his main rivals for Olympics gold.The event has suffered from a spate...
‘In two hours I’m going to already forget all about Wimbledon’ says Daniil Medvedev
Second seed Daniil Medvedev found himself out of Wimbledon in the fourth round after losing to Hubert Hurkacz but says he won't dwell on...
‘It was an unbelievable match,’ says Daniil Medvedev on five-set comeback
Daniil Medvedev has reached the fourth round of Wimbledon for the first time in a five set epic battle with former Wimbledon finalist Marin...
‘Last time I played on grass, I was not the same player as I am now, ‘ says Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev says his game has changed significantly since he last played on grass at Wimbledon in 2019 and he needs to build his...
Daniil Medvedev: ‘Belgrade preparation helped Novak Djokovic destroy everyone at Roland Garros’
Daniil Medvedev says it might be better to play the week before a Grand Slam to get some wins, just like Novak Djokovic did...
Top seed Daniil Medvedev crashes out of Halle but Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev through
Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev have booked their place in the second round of Halle, but top seed Daniil Medvedev has taken a surprise...
‘I played magnificent!’ – Daniil Medvedev finally gets first win at Roland Garros
Daniil Medvedev gave himself a big pat on the back after winning at Roland Garros for the first time, saying: 'I played magnificent!'The Russian...
‘In practice I have been playing amazing,’ says Daniil Medvedev ahead of Roland Garros
Daniil Medvedev says he is 'playing amazing' in practice at the French Open, where he is yet to win a match.Medvedev is the second...
‘I was joking about one win, I want to win Roland Garros,’ says Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev says he was joking when he said he only wanted to win one match at Roland Garros, his goal is really to...
Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic in same half of Roland Garros draw
Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Roger Federer are in the same half of the Roland Garros draw.Daniil Medvedev climbing into the top two in...
‘I don’t wanna be here, please default me’ – Daniil Medvedev suffers another clay meltdown
Daniil Medvedev put in a bizarre performance at the Rome Masters, even by his usual standards for clay court events.The world number two has...
‘The change is coming – I’m not paying attention to the rankings anymore,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says he is seeing a shift in generations, with the younger players rising in the rankings, but he's not paying attention to...
Daniil Medvedev: ‘I am never going to be like a Spanish player on clay, but I can improve’
Daniil Medvedev says he will never be a natural on clay, but he believes he can compensate for that with trial, error, and adjustments.Medvedev...
Madrid Masters: Surprise early exits for three top seeds
Three of the top seeds at the Madrid Masters exited the tournament today as Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev were defeated.The shock...
Andre Agassi: ‘Younger players now know they have shown too much respect to the big three’
Andre Agassi says he believes the young players have now realised they have shown Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic too much respect.Djokovic,...
‘I thought I’d have 25 break points and not win’ – Daniil Medvedev up and running in Madrid
Daniil Medvedev managed to battle past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Madrid - as well as his own personal demons about clay.Medvedev has never made...
‘Daniil Medvedev is an annoying player,’ says Matteo Berrettini
Matteo Berrettini has described Daniil Medvedev as 'an annoying player' to play given his unique style of tennis.Medvedev has gained many fans around the...
Daniil Medvedev: ‘My goal for Rome, Roland Garros and Madrid is to win one match at each’
Daniil Medvedev has revealed the target he has set himself on his least favourite surface, just to win at least one match at each...
Daniil Medvedev reveals he suffered ‘sickness and weakness’ during Covid scare
Daniil Medvedev says he suffered with 'sickness and weakness' during his bout of Covid-19, but he is confident he is back to full strength...
‘I hate everything around me on clay,’ admits Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev is hoping to make a bigger impact on clay this year, but admits it takes him a lot of time to adjust...
Madrid Masters draw: Rafael Nadal handed tough path to final in Spanish capital
Rafael Nadal could face both Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the Madrid Masters after being handed a tough draw.Nadal is the top seed...
Daniil Medvedev fallen ‘significantly behind’ rivals due to Covid infection, says coach
Daniil Medvedev is over his Covid-19 infection but coach Gilles Cervara says he worries it has forced him to fall 'significantly' behind his rivals.Medvedev...
‘I don’t feel like joking anymore’ – Coach tells Daniil Medvedev to sort out his clay record
Coach Gilles Cervara has told Daniil Medvedev to stop joking about his poor record on clay and start improving it.Medvedev is the world number...
‘Rafael Nadal is absolutely fine,’ says publicist after COVID scare
Rafael Nadal is 'absolutely fine' despite playing with a COVID-infected Daniil Medvedev in Monte-Carlo on Monday.Medvedev was forced to withdraw from the tournament after...
Breaking: Daniil Medvedev withdraws from Monte-Carlo after positive COVID test
World number two Daniil Medvedev has been forced to withdraw from the Monte-Carlo Masters due to a positive COVID test it has been announced.The...
Daniil Medvedev: ‘It is funny that I am seeded above Rafael Nadal for Monte-Carlo’
Daniil Medvedev says it is 'funny' that he is seeded above Rafael Nadal at the Monte-Carlo Masters given their contrasting fortunes on clay. Medvedev climbed...
‘Honestly, there is nothing I like on clay,’ says Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev has openly admitted to disliking clay court tennis ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters where he is seeded in second place.Medevev, a hard-court...
Postponing Roland Garros by a week is ‘ridiculous,’ says Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev believes delaying Roland Garros by a week is 'ridiculous' and worries about the implications for the grass season.Medvedev, who leap-frogged Rafael...
Monte-Carlo Masters: Draw, prize money, and how to watch it on TV
The Monte-Carlo Masters is celebrating its 114th year in 2021 with an impressive line-up - here's everything you need to know to get you...
Roberto Bautista Agut ‘happy and proud’ after downing Daniil Medvedev in Miami
Roberto Bautista Agut once again proved he is someone no top player wants to face after beating Daniil Medvedev at the Miami Masters.The Spaniard,...
‘We feel like everything is against us,’ says Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev has opened up about the mentality that makes him a good fighter on court and says it can sometimes make him go...
Alexei Popyrin win ‘probably one of the sweetest of my career,’ says Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev has described his win over Alexei Popyrin as 'one of the sweetest' of his career so far.The world number two appeared to...
‘Let’s see what people say,’ says Daniil Medvedev as he explains new look
World number two Daniil Medvedev says he will probably ditch his new look as soon as the Miami Open is over, but he is...
Miami Masters: Andy Murray given tough opener with Daniil Medvedev in same section of draw
Andy Murray has been handed a tough draw at the Miami Masters after he was drawn in the same quarter as top seed Daniil...
‘REAL’ ATP RANKINGS: Who is benefitting from new rules and who is missing out?
If there is one issue that appears to be causing divide in men's tennis right now it is the ATP rankings and the temporary...
Daniil Medvedev says becoming world number two ‘great for self-esteem’ after clinching Marseille title
Daniil Medvedev has won his tenth career title at the Open 13 Provence on the eve of holding his highest ever ranked position as...
Daniil Medvedev on Novak Djokovic record: ‘It is unbelievable and he is capable of getting to 400 weeks’
Daniil Medvedev says Novak Djokovic has achieved something 'unbelievable' by reaching a record 311 weeks at world number one - and he thinks he...
‘I am not ready to go toe-to-toe with Daniil Medvedev,’ says Stefanos Tsitsipas
Stefanos Tsitsipas says his defeat to Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open has made him realise how far he is from winning a Grand...
Daniil Medvedev to leapfrog Rafael Nadal in rankings with big three dominance finally showing signs of decline
Men's tennis will have a new name inside its top two for the first time in 16 years on Monday, with Daniil Medvedev breaking...
‘Stefanos Tsitsipas is my greatest rival,’ says Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev has named Stefanos Tsitsipas as his greatest rival in a preview of what tennis may look like after the big three retire.Medvedev...
Daniil Medvedev: ‘The US Open final defeat to Rafael Nadal hurt me the most’
Daniil Medvedev says of his two Grand Slam final defeats, the one against Rafael Nadal hurt the most.Medvedev has established himself as the biggest...
ANALYSIS: How often did the young big three lose first round matches, and how does it compare to Next Gen?
In all honesty, the young players of today are on a hiding to nothing when it comes to comparisons with the big three -...
‘Novak Djokovic achieved a level of excellence in final,’ says Daniil Medvedev’s coach
The biggest problem Daniil Medvedev had in the Australian Open final was that Novak Djokovic 'was at a level of excellence,' says coach Gilles...
Daniil Medvedev ‘cracked up,’ says Dusan Lajovic as Russian blows chance to topple Rafael Nadal in rankings
Dusan Lajovic said Daniil Medvedev 'cracked' as he blew his chance to overhaul Rafael Nadal in the world rankings.Medvedev had the opportunity to take...
‘Novak Djokovic won because he was just the better player,’ says Daniil Medvedev
Novak Djokovic won the Australian Open final because he was simply the better player, Daniil Medvedev has admitted.Medvedev is back in action for the...
‘Daniil Medvedev was not able to retain his poise against Novak Djokovic,’ says Toni Nadal
Toni Nadal believes Daniil Medvedev ultimately crumbled under the pressure in the Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic.Medvedev was the form player going into...
‘He gives you no time to think’ – Daniil Medvedev explains difference between facing Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic
Daniil Medvedev says the difference between playing Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic is that the Serbian deprives you of time to think.Medvedev has now...
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COMMENT: Yes, Novak Djokovic is flawed, but his greatness should be allowed to define him
Novak Djokovic has been roundly criticised for showing his frustrations on court at the Olympics, but surely we must forgive our greats their flaws?
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‘I could not play – my body decided’ – Rafael Nadal explains Wimbledon and Olympics absences
Rafael Nadal says a foot injury sustained at Roland Garros forced him out of Wimbledon and the Olympics earlier this summer.Nadal lost out at...
‘What Novak Djokovic has achieved this year is amazing,’ says Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal says Novak Djokovic has achieved 'something amazing' this year whether he wins the calendar slam or not.Djokovic has already won the Australian...
‘One Olympics medal is not good by my standards,’ says Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic says 'only' winning one Olympics medal in four appearances at the Games is well below his expectations.Djokovic was the favourite for gold...