Mr Nice Guy Medvedev heads into final eight
Men's third seed and two-time AO finalist Daniil Medvedev finds a new gear after dropping the third set, eliminating Nuno Borges in four on Monday afternoon to make the quarterfinals.
22 January 2024
Age
28 years
Born
Moscow, Russia
Height
198cm (6 ft 6 in)
Weight
83kg (182 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 20/11/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 71%Turned Pro2014Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$43,764,163 USDCoachGilles CervaraSingles Titles20Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss379-157-
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Medvedev eases past Auger-Aliassime, sets up Borges clash
Daniil Medvedev gets an early Saturday night after his late second-round finish, the men's singles third seed dominating Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach to last 16.
20 January 2024
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Medvedev through as qualifier Atmane retires
Men's third seed steels himself after first-set blip to outplay and outlast Grand Slam debutant Terence Atmane on a warm Monday in Melbourne.
15 January 2024
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Insight, optimism and good vibes: Inside media day at AO 2024
The world's best met the press ahead of the first major of 2024 in Melbourne – here's the best of what they had to say.
13 January 2024
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Five reasons why Daniil Medvedev is ready to win his first AO
At his best on hard courts and having come incredibly close to triumphing at Melbourne Park, Daniil Medvedev is more motivated than ever as he approaches his AO 2024 campaign.
27 December 2023
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Say what? The best quotes of AO 2023
Lucky net cords, unlucky draws, locking in, chilling out, and brutal honesty – there was no topic off-limits when the players met the press in Melbourne this fortnight.
29 January 2023
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Report: Clinical Korda moves Medvedev aside
Sebastian Korda makes the last 16 of the Australian Open for the first time, the American dismissing two-time Melbourne finalist Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.
21 January 2023
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Day 5: Three to see at AO 2023
Sebastian Korda gets the sternest test of his 2023 form yet as Daniil Medvedev awaits, while Rybakina/Collins and Khachanov/Tiafoe round out a trio of top-shelf matches on Friday.
19 January 2023
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Report: Medvedev switched on against Giron
AO 2022 runner-up loses just three games in 96-minute mauling of American Marcos Giron, setting up a meeting with Australia's John Millman.
16 January 2023
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No regrets: Medvedev lauds 'unreal' Nadal after epic
Daniil Medvedev will have plenty of 'what if' moments when he analyses Sunday's final, but was quick to praise the fighting qualities of his conqueror after finishing runner-up in Melbourne again.
31 January 2022
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What we learned: Six takeaways from AO 2022
Two weeks of showstopping tennis at Melbourne Park told us plenty about the present of the men's and women's game, but gave us an insight into what might unfold for the reminder of the calendar year too.
31 January 2022
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Analysis: How Nadal won the final
Nadal's 21st Grand Slam title was a masterpiece, displaying all the physical and mental attributes that have made him a champion. And he needed to be on fire to get the job done over a gallant Medvedev.
31 January 2022
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Alone at the top: Nadal wins record 21st major singles title
Rafael Nadal has clinched a men's singles record 21st Grand Slam crown, the Spaniard climbing from the canvas to defeat Daniil Medvedev in a five-set epic at Rod Laver Arena on Sunday night.
30 January 2022
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Super seven: The best matches from AO 2022
Unlikely comebacks, career-defining results and moments of brilliance – AO 2022 had it all. But which matches at Melbourne Park this January will live longest in the memory?
30 January 2022
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Nadal v Medvedev: a tale of two groundstrokes
The Australian Open 2022 men's singles final pits Rafael Nadal's venomous forehand against Daniil Medvedev's brilliant backhand.
30 January 2022