Daniil Medvedev

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Novak Djokovic, one of the three knights of modern tennis, turned on his best game on the hardcourt at the Rod Laver arena he can call his own backyard for having won nine times and never having been beaten in an Australian Open final. (Photo: AP)

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23 Feb 2021 4:41 AM

The 23-year-old Daniil Medvedev had lost the finals of US Open to Spain's tennis star, Rafael Nadal. (Photo: AFP)

PM Modi hailed Daniil Medvedev during 'Mann ki Baat', here's why

While addressing his monthly radio program 'Mann ki Baat', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday talked about Russia's Daniil Medvedev.

29 Sep 2019 6:14 PM

As Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal scripted his 19th Grand Slam win, netizens lauded the player and sent in congratulatory messages on Twitter. (Photo: AFP)

Twitteratis hail Rafael Nadal as he scripts 19th Grand Slam win

Nadal defeated Russia's Daniil Medvedev 7-5, 6-3, 5-7, 4-6, 6-4 in the finals to record his fourth US Open title win on Sunday.

09 Sep 2019 5:01 PM

'The way you are playing is a big joke. It is very tough to play against you,' US Open's official website quoted Medvedev as saying. (Photo: AFP)

Daniil Medvedev after facing Nadal: 'Very tough to play against you'

The 23-year-old Russian fifth seed gave a massive scare to Nadal as he shifted styles and won the next two sets after losing the first two.

09 Sep 2019 1:23 PM

Not once since 1949 had a player come back from two sets down to win the U.S. Open final but Medvedev, cheered loudly by a crowd that booed him mercilessly earlier in the week, came close on the back of some brilliant tennis. (Photo: AP)

US Open: Clay court king Nadal overcomes Medvedev to win 4th US Open title

Rafael Nadal survived a heroic Daniil Medvedev fightback to claim an epic 7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4.

09 Sep 2019 9:52 AM

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafael Nadal for the title after the three-time champion ended Italian Matteo Berrettini’s surprise run. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Medvedev defeats Dimitrov to face Nadal in finals

His semi-final victory on Friday sends the 23-year-old through to his fourth straight final and stretches his win streak to 12 matches.

07 Sep 2019 1:49 PM

US Open 2019: Roger Federer knocked out by Grigor Dimitrov

Federer crashed out of the US Open after losing 6-3, 4-6, 6-3, 4-6, 2-6 to Grigor Dimitrov in quarter-finals.

04 Sep 2019 9:36 AM

Daniil Medvedev, who won the Cincinnati Masters earlier this month, was fined USD 7,500 for verbal abuse in the first round and USD 2,500 for throwing his racket in the second round. (Photo: AFP)

US Open: Daniil Medvedev fined USD 9,000 for misbehaving, see pics

The fine brings the temperamental Medvedev’s tally up to USD 19,000 through his first three matches at Flushing Meadows.

01 Sep 2019 4:52 PM

Russian Daniil Medvedev survived cramps and tantrum where he cracked a racquet to clinch his first Masters 1000 title on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Cincinnati Masters: Marathon man Medvedev beats Goffin to win crown

Medvedev saved two breaks points while serving for the match at 5-4 in the second set before winning the next four.

19 Aug 2019 10:50 AM

A fuming Djokovic, who looked to have control of the contest in the early going, was caught out when Medvedev stepped things up in the second set. (Photo: AP)

Cinicinnati Masters: Djokovic dumped as Medvedev sets up final with Goffin

Medvedev's upset win on Saturday sent him into a title showdown with another unexpected finalist, 16th-seeded Belgian David Goffin.

18 Aug 2019 10:02 AM

Claycourt king Nadal successfully defended a hard court title for the first time in his career. (Photo: AFP)

Rogers Cup: Nadal dominates Medvedev in Montreal for 35th Masters title

The world number two secured his 35th Masters crown, pulling clear by two in that category from Novak Djokovic, who has 33 of them.

12 Aug 2019 9:58 AM

The 24-year-old Aussie, who struggled through the opening set, claimed the $365,390 top prize and his sixth career ATP crown at the US Open tuneup event. (Photo: AFP)

Kyrgios edges Medvedev to win ATP Washington Open title

Australia's Nick Kyrgios captured the ATP Washington Open title Sunday, defeating Russia's 10th-ranked Daniil Medvedev.

05 Aug 2019 11:01 AM

Medvedev threw coins at the chair of the umpire during a bizarre outburst at the end of his second round defeat. (Photo: AP)

Russia's Daniil Medvedev faces punishment after throwing coins at umpire's chair

The tournament officials are likely to disapprove of his conduct and is likely to be given a hefty fine.

06 Jul 2017 4:39 PM

Switzerland's Stan Wawrinka reacts during his Men's Singles Match against Russia's Daniil Medvedev on the opening day at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. (Photo:AP)

Wimbledon 2017: Stanislas Wawrinka stunned by big-hitting Wimbledon debutant Daniil Medvedev

The Swiss three times grand slam champion was out-gunned by 21-year-old Medvedev 6-4 3-6 6-4 6-1.

04 Jul 2017 11:01 AM

Rohan Bopanna and Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan celebrate their title win in Chennai. (Photo: E.K. Sanjay)

Chennai Open: Agut, Bopanna, Jeevan champs

Medvedev showed he was still up for the fight in the second as he increased his first serve percentage.

09 Jan 2017 12:54 AM

Russia’s Daniiel Madvedev en route to his 6-3, 6-3 win over Thiago Monteiro of Brazil in their Chennai Open first round match. (Photo: Sanjay Kishore)

Chennai Open: Medvedev brushes aside Monteiro

Medvedev, whose biggest ally was his massive serve, set the tone for the match breaking his Brazilian opponent’s serve in the third.

03 Jan 2017 1:05 AM

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