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DANIIL MEDVEDEV

Russia's Daniil Medvedev breaks his racket after his first-round match against France's Benjamin Bonzi at the U.S. Open in New York on Aug. 25.
TENNIS
Aug 31, 2025
'Lots of drama' becomes the norm at tense U.S. Open
Spats at the net and tears on the bench have appeared more frequent in New York this year, where players are grasping at their last chance to claim a major title in 2025.
Daniil Medvedev reacts during his match against Benjamin Bonzi at the U.S. Open in New York on Sunday.
TENNIS
Aug 25, 2025
Photographer sparks chaotic scenes at U.S. Open as fuming Daniil Medvedev exits
The USTA said the photographer was escorted from the court by U.S. Open security and that his credentials had been revoked.
US Coco Gauff reacts after a point during her women's singles match against Australia's Olivia Gadecki on day 3 of the French Open tennis tournament in Paris on Tuesday.
TENNIS
May 28, 2025
Gauff finds groove after forgetting rackets as Medvedev exits
Gauff forgot to take her rackets to the court but reminded her rivals of her French Open title ambitions with a commanding first-round win.
Denmark's Holger Rune hits a backhand to Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their Indian Wells semifinal clash on Saturday.
TENNIS
Mar 16, 2025
Rune shocks Medvedev while Draper upsets Alcaraz to set up surprise Indian Wells final
Rune, ranked 13th, snapped a seven-match losing streak in semifinals and will face Britain's Jack Draper on Sunday.
Iga Swiatek hits a shot as she defeats Karolina Muchova during their fourth-round match at Indian Wells on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Mar 13, 2025
Swiatek and Medvedev book spots in Indian Wells quarters
For Swiatek, victory continued her relentless march through the Californian desert tournament, where the Polish second seed has dropped only six games in her three matches.
Daniil Medvedev's smashed racket during his first round match against Kasidit Samrej at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Jan 14, 2025
Medvedev destroys net camera in huge scare against Thai wildcard
The tantrum earned fifth seed Medvedev a code violation for racket abuse and held up play as staff swept up debris.
Jannik Sinner hits a return against Daniil Medvedev during their match at the ATP Finals in Turin on Thursday.
TENNIS
Nov 15, 2024
Jannik Sinner finishes group stage of ATP Finals with perfect record
World No. 1 Sinner had already qualified for the semifinals thanks to Alex De Minaur winning the opening set in his defeat against Taylor Fritz earlier in the day.
A person grabs official tennis balls during the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin, Italy, on Monday. The quality of balls and the use of different brands have attracted ire from top players.
TENNIS
Nov 13, 2024
'New balls, please,' plead top men's tennis players
At the ATP finals in Turin, there has not been a news conference at which the subject has not popped up.
Poland's Iga Swiatek smiles after defeating Russia's Liudmila Samsonova on Day 8 of the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York City on Monday.
TENNIS
Sep 3, 2024
Swiatek and Medvedev cruise into U.S. Open quarterfinals
Top seed Swiatek showcased her all-court game in a straightforward 6-4 6-1 win over Russian Liudmila Samsonova.
Russia's Daniil Medvedev hits a forehand during his Wimbledon quarterfinal against Jannik Sinner on Tuesday.
TENNIS
Jul 10, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev set up Wimbledon semifinal repeat
Alcaraz battled back from a set down to defeat Tommy Paul, while Medvedev stunned world No. 1 Jannik Sinner.
Russia's Daniil Medvedev eyes the ball as he plays against Tommy Paul of the U.S. during the Rome Open tournament on Tuesday.
TENNIS
May 15, 2024
Defending champion Medvedev out, while Swiatek cruises in Rome Open
Rome is now missing the world's top four ranked men.
Russian Daniil Medvedev will have to compete as a neutral athlete at the 2024 Paris Olympics
TENNIS
Mar 8, 2024
Daniil Medvedev excited for Olympics and will follow rules as neutral athlete
The International Tennis Federation (ITF) said players from the two countries could take part in the Paris Games as neutrals.
Russia's Daniil Medvedev speaks during a news conference after losing to Italy's Jannik Sinner during their men's singles final match on day 15 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Jan. 29.
TENNIS
Feb 27, 2024
Medvedev says Australian Open final loss 'easy' to get over
The Russian world number four will be contesting his first tournament since the Australian Open this week in Dubai.
Daniil Medvedev celebrates his victory over Poland's Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday in Melbourne.
TENNIS
Jan 24, 2024
Gutsy Medvedev outlasts Hurkacz to reach Melbourne semis
In the women's draw, Dayana Yastremska extended her dream run, but made sure to remind tennis fans about her countrymen and women fighting in Ukraine.
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning a point against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their semifinal match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Saturday.
TENNIS
Nov 19, 2023
Djokovic eyes ATP Finals record after last-four demolition of Alcaraz
Djokovic will face home favorite Sinner on Sunday in the final in Turin, as the legend attempts to cap an age-defying year with yet another major triumph.
Daniil Medvedev returns a shot to Alexander Zverev during their round-robin match at the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Nov 16, 2023
Medvedev books place in ATP Finals semis as Alcaraz gets back on track
World No. 3 Medvedev had to win in straight sets to claim a spot in the semifinals in Turin with a match to spare.
Germany's Alexander Zverev returns to Spain's Carlos Alcaraz during their first round-robin match at the ATP Finals tennis tournament in Turin on Monday.
TENNIS
Nov 14, 2023
Zverev overpowers Alcaraz and Medvedev prevails in ATP Finals
Germany's Zverev, a two-time winner at the year-ending tournament, put on a powerful display to see off world No. 2 Alcaraz.
Novak Djokovic kisses the trophy after defeating Daniil Medvedev in the U.S. Open final in New York on Sunday.
TENNIS
Sep 11, 2023
Novak Djokovic wins U.S. Open to capture 24th Grand Slam title
Djokovic matched Margaret Court's record haul of 24 Grand Slams victories.
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz plays a shot against Alexander Zverev during their quarterfinal match at the U.S. Open in New York on Wednesday.
TENNIS
Sep 7, 2023
World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev win to set up semifinal clash
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev are the last two U.S. Open champions.
Japan Times
TENNIS
Jul 13, 2023
Daniil Medvedev hopes to lean on experience as showdown with No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz looms in Wimbledon semifinals
Medvedev rallied to defeat unseeded Christopher Eubanks in five sets on Wednesday to reach the final four at the All England Club for the first time.

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