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Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev — professional tennis player who reached the Indian Wells final and Italian Open semi-final in 2026.

2024-01-302026-10-06

What’s been said

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  1. March 2026
  2. The Namibian

    Medvedev said he was unsure if he would be able to play next week's ATP 1000 event in California

    Source

    “The Russian also said he was unsure if he would be able to play next week's ATP 1000 event in California after UAE airspace was partially closed due to Iranian strikes on the country, following the United States' and Israel's attacks on Iran.”

    Medvedev wins Dubai title as Griekspoor withdraws
  3. January 2026
  4. The Namibian

    Daniil Medvedev won a 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) opening round victory over Dutchman Jesper de Jong after warming up in Brisbane

    Source

    “Medvedev, runner-up in 2021, 2022 and 2024, warmed up for Melbourne with victory in Brisbane and ground to a 7-5, 6-2, 7-6 (7/2) opening round win over Dutchman Jesper de Jong.”

    Centurion Djokovic romps to Melbourne win as Swiatek, Gauff move on
  5. January 2024
  6. The Namibian

    Daniil Medvedev lost to Jannik Sinner in Australian Open final

    Source

    “Trailing by two sets in his first major final, the 22-year-old produced a masterclass in composure as he launched an epic comeback against Daniil Medvedev in Melbourne.”

    Sinner ‘dances in pressure storm’ to win first major

Monday 7 September

  1. Alcaraz defeats Paul to reach US Open quarter-finals

    Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in straight sets, advancing to a US Open quarter-final meeting with Ben Shelton. Two-time women's defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced, securing a quarter-final against Wimbledon winner Linda Noskova.

    7 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 5 September

  1. Alcaraz, Sabalenka advance to US Open quarterfinals

    Defending singles champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the US Open last 16 on Friday, with Alcaraz defeating Wu Yibing 6-3, 6-4, 6-1 and Sabalenka defeating Kamilla Rakhimova 6-3, 6-4. The Williams sisters, Serena and Venus, suffered a defeat on their return to Grand Slam doubles.

    5 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 3 September

  1. Alcaraz and Sabalenka advance to US Open third round

    Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, seeded second and returning from a four-month wrist injury layoff, defeated Portugal's Jaime Faria 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2 to reach the US Open third round. Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka also advanced with a commanding performance.

    3 September 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 31 August

  1. Djokovic exits US Open first round after 20 years

    Novak Djokovic suffered his earliest Grand Slam exit in 20 years, losing in five sets to Argentina's Mariano Navone in the US Open first round. The 39-year-old, who battled vomiting and cramps throughout the match, ended his streak of 78 consecutive Grand Slam first-round victories dating to 2006.

    31 August 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 3 July

  1. Djokovic, Sinner advance to Wimbledon fourth round

    Novak Djokovic beat Arthur Rinderknech to equal Roger Federer's men's singles record for most match wins at Wimbledon, becoming only the fourth man in the Open era to reach the last 16 aged 39 or older. Defending champion Jannik Sinner also advanced past Jenson Brooksby.

    3 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 27 May

  1. Sinner, Sabalenka advance to French Open second round

    World number one Jannik Sinner defeated French wildcard Clement Tabur 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 to extend his winning streak to 30 matches and advance at Roland Garros. Fellow world number one Aryna Sabalenka also progressed with a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.

    27 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 16 May

  1. Svitolina wins Italian Open; Sinner advances to men's final

    Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff 6-4, 6-7 (3/7), 6-2 to claim her third Rome title and first WTA 1000 victory in eight years, while Jannik Sinner set up a men's final against Casper Ruud.

    16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

  2. Sinner defeats Medvedev to reach Italian Open final

    Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 in the Italian Open semi-final to advance to the men's final against Casper Ruud. The match, which was interrupted overnight due to rain, will give Sinner the chance to claim a record-extending sixth Masters 1000 title on Sunday.

    16 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Friday 15 May

  1. Sinner–Medvedev Italian Open semi-final halted by rain

    Jannik Sinner's semi-final with Daniil Medvedev at the Italian Open in Rome was interrupted by rain on Friday with Sinner leading 6-2, 5-7, 4-2; both men's semi-finals were affected by bad weather. Casper Ruud advanced to the final after defeating Italy's Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 in a rain-interrupted match.

    15 May 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 16 March

  1. Sinner wins first Indian Wells title, beats Medvedev

    World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev 7-6 (8/6), 7-6 (7/4) to claim his first Indian Wells ATP Masters 1000 crown, rallying from 0-4 down in the second-set tiebreaker. Sinner, who didn't drop a set in the tournament, joined Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer as the only players to win all six of the ATP's hardcourt Masters 1000 tournaments.

    16 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 15 March

  1. Medvedev defeats Alcaraz, advances to Indian Wells final

    Daniil Medvedev ended Carlos Alcaraz's 16-match winning streak with a 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) victory to reach the Indian Wells final, where he will face Jannik Sinner, who defeated Alexander Zverev 6-2, 6-4.

    15 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Saturday 14 March

  1. Alcaraz's unbeaten streak faces Medvedev test at Indian Wells

    World number one Carlos Alcaraz, unbeaten in 16 matches this season and seeded to defend his Indian Wells title, faces an eighth-match winning streak from Daniil Medvedev in Saturday's semi-final. Meanwhile, world number two Jannik Sinner, also undefeated in sets this tournament, takes on fourth-ranked Alexander Zverev in the other semi-final.

    14 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Sunday 1 March

  1. Medvedev wins Dubai title after Griekspoor withdraws with hamstring injury

    Daniil Medvedev claimed his second Dubai ATP 500 title on Saturday when opponent Tallon Griekspoor withdrew due to a left hamstring injury sustained in his semi-final. Medvedev said he remains uncertain about competing at next week's California ATP 1000 event due to partial UAE airspace closures following Iranian strikes on the region.

    1 March 2026 · The Namibian →

Monday 26 January

  1. Alcaraz, Djokovic advance to Australian Open quarter-finals

    Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tommy Paul to reach the Australian Open quarter-finals in straight sets, while Novak Djokovic advanced without playing after opponent Jakub Mensik withdrew injured. Aryna Sabalenka and rising 18-year-old Iva Jovic also secured quarter-final spots.

    26 January 2026 · The Namibian →

Tuesday 20 January

  1. Djokovic wins opener at Australian Open pursuing 25th Grand Slam

    Novak Djokovic defeated Pedro Martinez 6-3, 6-2, 6-3 in the first round of the Australian Open, recording his 100th victory at the tournament as he seeks a record 25th Grand Slam title. Fellow contenders Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff advanced to the second round with less commanding performances.

    20 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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