In a heartwarming announcement that has delighted fans and the tennis world alike, Daniil Medvedev, the former world No. 1, revealed that he has become a father for the second time. Medvedev and his wife, Daria, welcomed their new baby just ahead of the Australian Open 2025, sharing the joyous news on social media with a New Year’s message: “Happy 2025❤️”.
The couple already has a daughter, Alisa, born in 2022, and Medvedev has often spoken about how much he sees himself in her. In a lighthearted comment, he once joked about Alisa’s temper tantrums, saying, “If something doesn’t go her way, then she throws a toy in anger or bites it,” adding that his wife often looks at him and asks, “Okay, where does it come from?”
Medvedev’s absence from the start of the new year and the warm-up tournaments for the Australian Open had fans speculating, but now the reason is clear. The 28-year-old, who finished the 2024 season ranked No. 5 in the ATP rankings, shared a picture of himself holding the newborn while sitting next to Alisa. The proud father’s smile radiated the joy of expanding his family.
This new addition to the Medvedev family comes at a time when the tennis star is preparing for the first major tournament of the year. Despite not winning a single title in 2024, Medvedev has taken the opportunity to recharge his batteries and focus on his family. The support from the tennis community has been overwhelming, with fellow players like Holger Rune sending congratulatory messages.
As Medvedev gears up for the Australian Open, fans and supporters are excited to see how this new chapter in his personal life will influence his performance on the court. With a growing family to cheer him on, Medvedev is undoubtedly motivated to bring his best to the game.
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
Currently the world no.
5, Medvedev played his last match on the 14th of November 2024 when he capitulated to world no.1 Jannik Sinner 6-3 6-4 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).Presently, during this year Medvedev has managed to achieve a 46-21 win-loss record.
He is also scheduled to play at the Australian Open (Australian Open) on the 12th of January and () on the 13th of January.
Andrey Rublev in 2025
Ranked world no.9, Andrey played his last match on the 2nd of January when he capitulated to world no.57 Fabian Marozsan 7-5 3-6 6-3 in the 2nd round in Hong Kong (draw).
This year Andrey owns a compiled 0-1 match record.
Daniil Medvedev and Andrey Rublev faced off 10 times. Their current record is 8-2 for Medvedev.