Daniil Medvedev is becoming more and more one of the most recognizable faces in men’s tennis. The 25-year-old has already won 9 career titles, and he is 1 step from conquering his first slam in Australia if he is going to overcome the great Novak Djokovic in the final.
The Russian ace has already amassed US$ 14,707,309 only in terms of prize money. Like many of his colleagues, he decided to move his residence to Monte Carlo for obvious fiscal reasons.
Medvedev’s parents and France
Besides the fiscal regime monte Carlo, Daniil’s parents have always been attracted by living in France. Olga and Sergey Medvedev had the idea of having Daniil be born in France so as to become a European citizen. However, that didn’t happen since Daniil was born earlier than planned and the parents couldn’t relocate to France for some restrictions.
However, Daniil finally managed to relocate to France at the age of 18 with his family and he joined Elite Tennis Center, run by his coach Gilles Cervara. Daniil speaks French fluently.
Medvedev at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.4 (career-high), the Russian has managed to achieve a compiled 10-0 win-loss record in 2021. Daniil is currently competing at the Australian Open where he managed to beat Vasek Pospisil 6-2 6-2 6-4, Roberto Carballes Baena 6-2 7-5 6-1, Filip Krajinovic 6-3 6-3 4-6 3-6 6-0, Mackenzie Mcdonald 6-4 6-2 6-3, Andrey Rublev 7-5 6-3 6-2 and Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 6-2 7-5.
Daniil Medvedev will face Djokovic in the final. Their current head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic.
Medvedev won 9 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts and 4 on indoor courts.
Djokovic at the Australian Open, ranking, and results in 2021
Ranked world no.1, Novak has achieved a compiled 8-0 win-loss record in 2021. Djokovic is playing at the moment at the Australian Open where he defeated Jeremy Chardy 6-3 6-1 6-2, Frances Tiafoe 6-3 6-73 7-62 6-3, Taylor Harry Fritz 7-61 6-4 3-6 4-6 6-2, Milos Raonic 7-64 4-6 6-1 6-4, Alexander Zverev 6-76 6-2 6-4 7-66 and Aslan Karatsev 6-3 6-4 6-2.
Novak Djokovic will fight against Medvedev in the final. Their current head to head is 4-3 for Djokovic.
Novak won 82 titles in his career: 48 on hard courts, 15 on clay courts, 13 on indoor courts and 6 on grass courts
Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic squared off 7 times. Their current record is 4-3 for Djokovic. Previously, the last time when they competed against each other, Daniil Medvedev won 6-3 6-3 in the round robin in London (Nitto ATP Finals) in November 2020.
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