Daniil Medvedev hits back at critics ahead of Miami Open: ‘Result more important than to be beautiful’
1 year ago

Daniil Medvedev hits back at critics ahead of Miami Open: ‘Result more important than to be beautiful’

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Daniil Medvedev begins his Miami Open campaign on Friday but the Russian will struggle to generate the kind of interest usually reserved for a defending champion as fans focus their attention on the budding rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. “The more I will play, the more young guys will come, and the more I’ll try to adapt my game and that’s what I’m trying to do right now.” open image in gallery Daniil Medvedev is developing a reputation as tennis’ nearly man Straddling two generations, Medvedev has never quite fit in with either. It was Alcaraz who ended the Russian’s hopes in the Wimbledon semi-finals last year, while the Spaniard also defeated Medvedev in the last two Indian Wells finals. open image in gallery Daniil Medvedev was beaten by Carlos Alcaraz in the Indian Wells final last week Fans have been slow to warm to the enigmatic Medvedev, who has played the role of villain and as well as crowd favourite.

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Daniil Medvedev might skip the video-game celebration if he wins a second Slam title in Australia
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev might skip the video-game celebration if he wins a second Slam title in Australia

Associated Press  

MELBOURNE, Australia — Daniil Medvedev’s “Dead Fish” celebration at the end of the 2021 U.S. Open final stands out as among the most unusual and unexpected reactions to a major tennis championship. His slow flop to the blue court in Arthur Ashe Stadium after ending Novak Djokovic’s bid for a calendar-year Grand Slam was a nod to the FIFA soccer …

Daniil Medvedev targets improvement and No1 ranking: ‘I didn’t play well enough this year’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev targets improvement and No1 ranking: ‘I didn’t play well enough this year’

The Independent  

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Medvedev aims to ‘build a better version’ of himself after ATP Finals loss to Sinner
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Medvedev aims to ‘build a better version’ of himself after ATP Finals loss to Sinner

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev said he needs to “build a better version” of himself after Thursday’s ATP Finals defeat to Jannik Sinner ensured the Russian will end the season without a title for the first time since 2017. Former U.S. Open champion Medvedev was beaten 6-3, 6-4 by world number one Sinner in his final group match, leaving him no chance of …

Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and faces defending champ Carlos Alcaraz next
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon and faces defending champ Carlos Alcaraz next

Associated Press  

LONDON — Jannik Sinner felt ill. Hadn’t slept well the night before. “We try just to find solutions,” said Alcaraz, coming off a title at the French Open last month and seeking his fourth Grand Slam trophy. “Today,” Medvedev said, “a lot of tactical things worked well.” After eliminating the 22-year-old Sinner, Medvedev now goes up against the 21-year-old Alcaraz, …

Daniil Medvedev win sets up Miami Open semi clash with Jannik Sinner
1 year ago

Daniil Medvedev win sets up Miami Open semi clash with Jannik Sinner

The Independent  

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Daniil Medvedev is the fly-swatting enigma of men’s tennis – and he’s taking a moment
1 year, 1 month ago

Daniil Medvedev is the fly-swatting enigma of men’s tennis – and he’s taking a moment

New York Times  

Daniil Medvedev isn’t playing tennis right now. And with that, a collective cry of “finally” is rising, from tennis enthusiasts who appreciate a player who does not look like all the others; from the aesthetes who have long watched his matches with their mouths agape, wondering how anyone could get a ball over the net swinging like someone trying to …

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne
1 year, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2024: Medvedev outlasts Zverev to book Sinner showdown in Melbourne

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev fought back from the brink to beat Alexander Zverev 5-7 3-6 7-6 7-6 6-3 in a thrilling Australian Open semi-final on Friday and stay on course for his second Grand Slam title. I would be the happiest man on the planet but for that I have to play pretty well and win three sets on Sunday.” Russian Medvedev …

US Open: Medvedev salutes ‘great’ Djokovic after final
1 year, 6 months ago

US Open: Medvedev salutes ‘great’ Djokovic after final

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev lavished praise on Novak Djokovic after the Serbian star defeated the Russian at the US Open on Sunday for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam crown. “And I think that’s something great about a person you can say.” Medvedev said that beating Djokovic at the US Open final was the greatest achievement of his career to date. But you …

Daniil Medvedev knows he will need to produce perfect performance to win US Open
1 year, 6 months ago

Daniil Medvedev knows he will need to produce perfect performance to win US Open

The Independent  

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Toronto Masters: Medvedev back in his element on Canadian hardcourts
1 year, 7 months ago

Toronto Masters: Medvedev back in his element on Canadian hardcourts

The Hindu  

Russia’s Daniil Medvedev has returned to his tennis heaven with the summer hardcourt season starting on Monday in North America at the Toronto Masters. “But it’s easy to lose also - there are so many guys who want to win.” Medvedev, with 20 career titles, has earned half of them on his preferred outdoor hardcourts. “On hardcourt I feel very …

Medvedev wary of being too ‘cocky’ in French Open push
1 year, 10 months ago

Medvedev wary of being too ‘cocky’ in French Open push

The Hindu  

Despite finally clinching a first clay court title in his ninth year as a professional, Daniil Medvedev warned Friday that getting too “cocky” will undermine his assault on the French Open. The world number two arrives in Paris after securing his fifth title of 2023, the 20th of his career but the first ever on the sport’s most demanding surface, …

From ‘hater’ to champion: Daniil Medvedev triumphs on clay to win Italian Open
1 year, 10 months ago

From ‘hater’ to champion: Daniil Medvedev triumphs on clay to win Italian Open

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'Best start to season ever,' Daniil Medvedev after Miami Open win
1 year, 11 months ago

'Best start to season ever,' Daniil Medvedev after Miami Open win

Firstpost  

Miami: After winning the Miami Open crown, the former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev said that it’s the best start of the season ever for him. As Medvedev leads the ATP Tour with 29 tour-level victories this year, his rivals can only hope that the approaching switch to clay courts will calm the soon-to-be World No. Defeated but not dejected, …

US Open: Not going to cry in room but I'm disappointed: World No.1 Daniil Medvedev rues defeat to Nick Kyrgios
2 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Not going to cry in room but I'm disappointed: World No.1 Daniil Medvedev rues defeat to Nick Kyrgios

India Today  

The defeat at the hands of Australia's Nick Kyrgios would taste extra bitter for Russian Daniil Medvedev as he not only crashed out of the US Open, but is going to lose his world number one position. Medvedev went down 6-7, 6-3, 3-6, 2-6 against Kyrgios and is set to lose a bulk of 2,000 ranking points, which he claimed …

U.S. Open: Defending champion Daniil Medvedev rues Novak Djokovic’s absence
2 years, 7 months ago

U.S. Open: Defending champion Daniil Medvedev rues Novak Djokovic’s absence

The Hindu  

World number one Daniil Medvedev said he was disappointed his U.S. Open title defence at Flushing Meadows would kick off without Novak Djokovic, after the 21-times major winner was unable to travel to the United States. The lanky Russian pulled off one of sport's greatest upsets with cat-like agility a year ago when he denied Djokovic a calendar Grand Slam …

Medvedev sees path back to the top through Miami Open
3 years ago

Medvedev sees path back to the top through Miami Open

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev hopes Miami's ocean breeze will ease the burn from Indian Wells' desert sun, after a shock loss in tennis's unofficial "fifth major" on Monday cost him his world number one ranking. The Russian reached the top of the men's rankings last month but had scarce time to enjoy it after France's Gael Monfils knocked him out of Indian …

Watching Russia-Ukraine news not easy, says World No 1 Daniil Medvedev
3 years, 1 month ago

Watching Russia-Ukraine news not easy, says World No 1 Daniil Medvedev

India TV News  

As much as Daniil Medvedev cared about taking over the No. “Watching the news from home, waking up here in Mexico, was not easy,” Medvedev said after beating Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2, 6-3. I'm all for peace.” Medvedev noted that the pair that won the doubles title at the Marseille Open last week included one Russian and one Ukrainian, saying: “This …

Daniil Medvedev ‘not that disappointed’ by loss
3 years, 2 months ago

Daniil Medvedev ‘not that disappointed’ by loss

The Hindu  

January 31, 2022 04:02 am | Updated 07:51 am IST - MELBOURNE Daniil Medvedev insisted on Sunday he was not disappointed to give up a two-set lead and lose the Australian Open, while heaping praise on “unreal” Rafael Nadal. 2 looked destined to clinch a second Grand Slam title after his US Open breakthrough last year when he held three …

Daniil Medvedev says 'idiots' ruined Australian Open final and he may now skip Wimbledon
3 years, 2 months ago

Daniil Medvedev says 'idiots' ruined Australian Open final and he may now skip Wimbledon

The Telegraph  

It had come from the racket of Medvedev, who duly celebrated his two-set lead with both arms above his head and a prolonged gesture – some might say taunt – to all corners of the Rod Laver Arena. Medvedev was three games away from his second Grand Slam when he suddenly began complaining to umpire John Blom about the ball …

Daniil Medvedev beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets to reach the Australian Open final
3 years, 2 months ago

Daniil Medvedev beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in four sets to reach the Australian Open final

Daily Mail  

Daniil Medvedev overcame a mid-match meltdown to defeat Stefanos Tsitsipas and set up an Australian Open final clash with Rafael Nadal. Medvedev's 7-6 4-6 6-4 6-1 victory means he will play for a second successive grand slam title after his maiden success at the US Open last summer. Daniil Medvedev beat Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6 4-6 6-4 6-1 to reach the …

Daniil Medvedev admonishes rowdy Australian Open crowd after defeating Nick Kyrgios
3 years, 2 months ago

Daniil Medvedev admonishes rowdy Australian Open crowd after defeating Nick Kyrgios

ABC  

Russian world number two Daniil Medvedev took a swipe at unruly tennis fans after his four-set defeat of Australian star Nick Kyrgios. Key points: Daniil Medvedev beat Nick Kyrgios in a high-quality four-set match Medvedev admonished the unruly Rod Laver Arena crowd in his post-match interview The crowd routinely made noise between Medvedev's first and second serves during the match …

Australian Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev will probably be voted the best player now, says Nick Kyrgios
3 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev will probably be voted the best player now, says Nick Kyrgios

India Today  

Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios heaped praise on World No. Kyrgios conceded that Medvedev was playing at a different level altogether and he would certainly be rated as the best men's singles player going around on the tour. Daniil Medvedev, who won the US Open last year, stormed into the third round after fending away a stiff threat from Nick …

US Open title made me more confident, says Medvedev
3 years, 2 months ago

US Open title made me more confident, says Medvedev

The Hindu  

Winning his first Grand Slam title at Flushing Meadows last year showed Daniil Medvedev what he is capable of and the Russian World No. Medvedev, who turns 26 next month, won his first Grand Slam title in September when he took down top-ranked Novak Djokovic in straight sets at the US Open. I’m feeling much more confident than last year …

Medvedev denies Djokovic Grand Slam year by winning US Open
3 years, 6 months ago

Medvedev denies Djokovic Grand Slam year by winning US Open

Live Mint  

By Amy Tennery NEW YORK - Competing just a stone's throw from the bright lights of Broadway, Daniil Medvedev delivered the performance of a lifetime to win the U.S. Open on Sunday and deny Novak Djokovic a rare calendar year Grand Slam. The Russian won the year's final major 6-4 6-4 6-4, though the straight-sets victory was anything but routine …

The Latest: Medvedev says celebration was nod to FIFA game
3 years, 6 months ago

The Latest: Medvedev says celebration was nod to FIFA game

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — The Latest on the U.S. Open tennis tournament : ___ 8:35 p.m. Daniil Medvedev’s celebration for his first major tennis title was a nod to a soccer video game. ___ 5:50 p.m. Novak Djokovic will need to climb from two sets down to win the U.S. Open and a calendar-year Grand Slam. Medvedev fell to Rafael Nadal …

Daniil Medvedev wins U.S. Open, ends Novak Djokovic's Slam bid
3 years, 6 months ago

Daniil Medvedev wins U.S. Open, ends Novak Djokovic's Slam bid

LA Times  

Novak Djokovic’s quest to win all four men’s Grand Slam singles titles in a calendar year was ended by the crushing weight of history and a brilliant game plan devised by a fresher, younger opponent who respects Djokovic’s greatness but no longer has reason to be intimidated by it. On Sunday, with Djokovic depleted emotionally and physically after going five …

Medvedev ready to seize US Open opportunity
3 years, 7 months ago

Medvedev ready to seize US Open opportunity

The Hindu  

With his game in fine form and a slew of past champions sidelined with injuries, Daniil Medvedev said he is feeling confident as he prepares to try to win his first major title at the upcoming US Open. If I manage to keep the level I'm playing at right now, I have good chances to go far," Medvedev told reporters …

Daniil Medvedev advances to Cincinnati Masters quarterfinals
3 years, 7 months ago

Daniil Medvedev advances to Cincinnati Masters quarterfinals

The Hindu  

No Novak, no Roger, no Rafa doesn’t mean winning his second Western & Southern Open championship will be no problem for top-seeded Daniil Medvedev. Medvedev, the 2019 champion and last year’s runner-up to Novak Djokovic, advanced to the quarterfinals of the U.S. Open tune-up event Thursday with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Grigor Dimitrov. Our bodies are getting more used …

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev limps to third round win, John Isner downs Felix Auger-Aliassime
4 years ago

Miami Open: Daniil Medvedev limps to third round win, John Isner downs Felix Auger-Aliassime

Firstpost  

Medvedev failed to convert three match points in the second set after taking a 5-2 lead. “Winning a Grand Slam final in straight sets doesn’t feel the way I felt after the match point today,” he said with a grin. “A match to remember for sure.” Medvedev failed to convert three match points in the second set after taking a …

Medvedev wins Open 13 for 10th title on eve of move to No. 2
4 years ago

Medvedev wins Open 13 for 10th title on eve of move to No. 2

The Hindu  

Top-seeded Daniil Medvedev was pushed to three sets by doubles specialist Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the Open 13 final on Sunday, winning 6-4, 6-7, 6-4 for his 10th career title on the eve of his move up to second in the rankings. “It is always better when you step up the rankings when you do something great," Medvedev said. Today was …

Australian Open 2021: Big Three are 'Cyborgs of Tennis', Says Beaten Daniil Medvedev
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Big Three are 'Cyborgs of Tennis', Says Beaten Daniil Medvedev

News 18  

A flummoxed Daniil Medvedev said he was still looking for ways to short-circuit the Big Three “cyborgs of tennis” after his heavy defeat by Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final on Sunday. “They’re just really good.” Fourth-ranked Medvedev, who took Nadal to five sets in the 2019 US Open final, hoped he was inching closer to a breakthrough. IN …

Medvedev recalls long-ago practice session with Djokovic
4 years, 1 month ago

Medvedev recalls long-ago practice session with Djokovic

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev showered Novak Djokovic with praise after losing to him in the Australian Open final, even telling the story of a joint practice session a half-dozen years ago or so in Monte Carlo, where both have homes. “That’s the only bad thing I remember — that he was late.” Otherwise, the point of Medvedev's story was how friendly and …

Australian Open 2021: Won't be under pressure in final against Djokovic, says Medvedev
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Won't be under pressure in final against Djokovic, says Medvedev

India TV News  

Russia's Daniil Medvedev admitted that he won't be under too much pressure in the Australian Open final against Novak Djokovic who has never lost a summit clash in Melbourne. Medvedev reached his first Australian Open final on Friday after beating Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 and will be facing Djokovic in the final. Djokovic has reached the Australian Open …

Australian Open 2021: Pressure on Novak Djokovic in the final, says Daniil Medvedev
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Pressure on Novak Djokovic in the final, says Daniil Medvedev

Firstpost  

“For sure he has more experience, but more things to lose,” Medvedev said about his final opponent Novak Djokovic. Melbourne: Russia’s Daniil Medvedev insisted the pressure was all on Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open final after he breezed past Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets in the semis on Friday. Medvedev, now into his second Grand Slam decider on the …

Australian Open 2021: Worked all my life for this, says Daniil Medvedev on 'favourite' tag
4 years, 1 month ago

Australian Open 2021: Worked all my life for this, says Daniil Medvedev on 'favourite' tag

Firstpost  

Medvedev blasted past Vasek Pospisil on Margaret Court Arena in his bid to become only the third Russian man to win a major title after Yevgeny Kafelnikov and Marat Safin. Melbourne: Red-hot Russian Daniil Medvedev won his 15th straight match Tuesday and said he was relishing being among the favourites at the Australian Open after working “all my life to …

Daniil Medvedev challenges rising stars to keep challenging ‘Big Three’ after ATP Finals victory
4 years, 4 months ago

Daniil Medvedev challenges rising stars to keep challenging ‘Big Three’ after ATP Finals victory

The Independent  

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US Open: Daniil Medvedev Goes For Consistency Over 'Crazy Shots' To Advance to Second Round
4 years, 6 months ago

US Open: Daniil Medvedev Goes For Consistency Over 'Crazy Shots' To Advance to Second Round

News 18  

Russian third seed Daniil Medvedev faced little resistance from Federico Delbonis of Argentina in a 6-1 6-2 6-4 win on Tuesday to ease into the second round of the US Open. The 24-year-old Medvedev, who lost to Rafa Nadal in last year’s final, faced just two breakpoints in the entire match — in his first service game of the second …

Danill Medvedev taking positives from 2020 season start
5 years, 1 month ago

Danill Medvedev taking positives from 2020 season start

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev sees plenty of positives from his start to the 2020 season despite a fourth-round exit at the Australian Open. He was knocked out in the last 16 in a thrilling five-set match with Stan Wawrinka, having also fallen short in an absorbing three-set contest with Novak Djokovic in the ATP Cup semifinal. I lost two really strong matches …

Australian Open 2020: Daniil Medvedev gaining confidence, but accepts 'Big Three' hard to stop
5 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2020: Daniil Medvedev gaining confidence, but accepts 'Big Three' hard to stop

The Hindu  

Daniil Medvedev accepts the 'Big Three' will be hard to stop at the Australian Open, but said he was gaining confidence from facing the all-time greats. After a superb 2019 that included a run to the US Open final, Medvedev is considered one of the contenders in Melbourne, where the year's first grand slam starts on Monday. Medvedev, the fourth …

Australian Open 2020: Daniil Medvedev has thrown a curve ball, says John McEnroe
5 years, 2 months ago

Australian Open 2020: Daniil Medvedev has thrown a curve ball, says John McEnroe

Firstpost  

Russian Daniil Medvedev is the most likely player to break the Grand Slam stranglehold of the “big three” when the Australian Open starts in Melbourne next week, according to John McEnroe. The 23-year-old’s quirky style propelled him to four titles and a Tour-leading 59 match wins in 2019 and McEnroe says he provides different challenges to the old guard. “These …

US Open 2019: Daniil Medvedev says he's proud of his performance despite losing final against Rafael Nadal
5 years, 6 months ago

US Open 2019: Daniil Medvedev says he's proud of his performance despite losing final against Rafael Nadal

Firstpost  

Daniil Medvedev said he was incredibly proud of a remarkable six-week hardcourt run in North America that culminated with Sunday’s agonizing five-set loss to Rafael Nadal in the US Open final. New York: Daniil Medvedev said he was incredibly proud of a remarkable six-week hardcourt run in North America that culminated with Sunday’s agonizing five-set loss to Rafael Nadal in …

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