According to Daniil Medvedev, becoming a father has shown a whole different side of him. He now tries to find a balance between being a dad and playing tennis full-time.
In an interview about work-life balance and being a father on the road, Medvedev praised his wife, Daria, before making his Hard Rock Stadium debut.
Medvedev expressed his thoughts about it and said: “As a player, I don’t think (fatherhood) has changed me, to be honest. But hopefully, it helps me mature a little bit. Many times I’m still immature on the court, but I feel like I’m improving slowly every year. That’s my goal. In life, hopefully, it made me more mature and more responsible. It’s a big responsibility for sure, to be a father.”
Married since 2018, Medvedev had a daughter, Alisa, back in October 2022. Also, Daria has consistently attended Medvedev’s matches as he moved to the top of the ATP rankings.
He further said: “It’s not easy with tennis, because if you want to see your daughter a lot, then your wife has to sacrifice a lot. She has to travel with the baby, and many times it’s her taking the plane and not me. Being on a plane with a baby is not easy. I’ve done it a couple of times; she’s done it ten times more than me. It’s a balance. Before, I would be in full tennis mode. Now, I have to find the balance to see my daughter also; otherwise, it’s not a good life, I would say! I’m trying. I think I’m doing well, but I’m always trying to find this balance.”
Daniil Medvedev in 2024
Ranked world no.4, Daniil played his last match on the 17th of March when he lost to world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5) 6-1 in the final in Indian Wells (draw).
At the moment, during this season the Russian has managed to achieve a composed 14-3 win-loss record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant result of this season was reaching the final at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Medvedev has scheduled to play next in Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters (Monte–Carlo). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 7th of April.