History of Daniil Medvedev in Timeline
Daniil Medvedev is a Russian professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 5. He achieved a career-high ranking of No. 1 in 2022, becoming the first player outside the Big Four to do so since 2004. Medvedev has won 20 ATP Tour singles titles, including the 2021 US Open and the 2020 ATP Finals, where he defeated the top three ranked players. He has also won six Masters titles at six different venues, a feat only achieved by six players in history. Known for his powerful baseline game and mental resilience, Medvedev has established himself as a prominent figure in men's tennis.
1989: Youngest Sydney International Final Since 1989
The 2018 Sydney International final was the youngest final for that tournament since 1989.
1990: Inception of the ATP Tour
The ATP Tour, the professional men's tennis circuit, was established in 1990.
February 1996: Birth of Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev was born in February 1996.
1999: Yevgeny Kafelnikov Becomes World Number 1
Yevgeny Kafelnikov became the first Russian male tennis player to achieve the world number 1 ranking in 1999.
1999: Yevgeny Kafelnikov's World No. 1 Ranking
Yevgeny Kafelnikov, a Russian male tennis player, was ranked world No. 1 in 1999.
2000: Marat Safin's World No. 1 Ranking
Marat Safin, a Russian male tennis player, achieved the world No. 1 ranking in 2000.
2000: Marat Safin Achieves World Number 1 Ranking
Marat Safin, a Russian male tennis player, reached the world number 1 ranking in 2000.
2000: Maiden Title in Russia, Shanghai Masters Victory, and ATP Finals Debut
Medvedev won his first title on Russian soil and the Shanghai Masters in 2018, becoming the seventh player since 2000 to reach at least nine finals in a season, and made his debut at the ATP Finals.
February 2004: Andy Roddick as World Number 1
Andy Roddick was the last player outside the Big Four to hold the world number 1 ranking in February 2004 before Daniil Medvedev.
2004: Andy Roddick's World No. 1 Ranking
Andy Roddick held the world No. 1 ranking in men's singles tennis in 2004.
July 2005: Lleyton Hewitt Ranked in the Top 2
In July 2005, Lleyton Hewitt was the last player ranked in the top 2 of the ATP rankings outside of the Big Four before Daniil Medvedev.
2007: Youngest ATP Tour Tournament Final Since 2007
The 2018 Sydney International final, where Medvedev won, was the youngest final since 2007, when Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic at Indian Wells.
July 2009: First Junior Match
Daniil Medvedev played his first junior tennis match in July 2009 at 13 years old.
December 2010: First Junior Title
Medvedev won his first junior tennis title in December 2010.
October 2012: Start of Junior Circuit Success
Between October 2012 and July 2013, Medvedev won six junior titles, including four consecutive titles.
July 2013: Junior Grand Slam Debut and Winning Streak
Medvedev made his junior Grand Slam debut at Wimbledon in July 2013. He had a streak of six junior titles between October 2012 and this time.
2013: Junior Grand Slam Performances
Medvedev reached the second round at Junior Wimbledon and the third round at the US Open in 2013.
2014: Career-High Junior Ranking and End of Junior Career
Medvedev reached his highest junior ranking in 2014 and ended his junior career after a loss at Junior Wimbledon.
2014: Junior Grand Slam Performances
Medvedev reached the third round at the Australian and French Opens in 2014.
2015: ATP Tour Main Draw Debut
Medvedev made his ATP Tour main draw debut at the doubles event of the 2015 Kremlin Cup.
2015: ATP Main Draw Debut at Kremlin Cup
Medvedev made his ATP main draw debut in the doubles event of the 2015 Kremlin Cup.
2016: First ATP Singles Main Draw and Win
Medvedev had his first ATP singles main draw appearance and won his first singles ATP World Tour match in 2016.
January 2017: First ATP Singles Final
Medvedev reached his first ATP singles final at the Chennai Open in January 2017.
2017: First Singles Major at Wimbledon
In 2017, Medvedev participated in his first singles major tournament at Wimbledon.
2017: First Grand Slam Match Win and Fines
Medvedev won his first Grand Slam match at Wimbledon in 2017 but received fines for his conduct during the tournament.
September 2018: Marriage to Daria Chernyshkova
Medvedev married Daria Chernyshkova in September 2018.
2018: Medvedev Begins Work with Francisca Dauzet
In 2018, Daniil Medvedev began working with performance coach Francisca Dauzet.
2018: Most Hard Court Wins and Titles
Medvedev had the most hard court match wins on the ATP Tour in 2018 and tied for the most titles on hard courts.
2018: First ATP Tour Singles Titles
Medvedev won his first ATP Tour singles titles in 2018.
2018: Second and Third ATP Titles, Career High Ranking
Medvedev won his second and third ATP titles in 2018 at the Winston-Salem Open and Tokyo Open respectively, leading him to a career-high ranking of No. 22.
2018: Sydney International Victory
Medvedev won the Sydney International in 2018, making it the youngest ATP Tour tournament final since 2007.
2018: Medvedev vs. Tsitsipas Rivalry Begins
The rivalry between Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas began in 2018. As of 2024, Medvedev leads the rivalry 9-4.
September 2019: Crediting Marriage for Improved Tennis Results
In September 2019, Medvedev credited his marriage for his improved tennis performance.
October 2019: Alexander Zverev Calls Medvedev the Best Player in the World
In October 2019, Alexander Zverev said that Daniil Medvedev was the best tennis player in the world.
2019: 2019 US Open
Daniil Medvedev faced Rafael Nadal in the final of the 2019 US Open. This was one of Medvedev's six major finals.
2019: Medvedev's First Monte Carlo Semifinal
Daniil Medvedev reached the semifinals of a Masters 1000 clay-court event for the second time in his career in Rome in 2023, his first since Monte Carlo in 2019.
2019: Medvedev Breaks into the Top 10
In 2019, Daniil Medvedev broke into the top 10 tennis players for the first time.
2019: Top 10 Debut and Six Consecutive Tournament Finals
Medvedev made his top 10 debut and reached six consecutive tournament finals, including the US Open, in 2019.
2019: Medvedev Parts Ways with Lotto
Medvedev's endorsement deal with Lotto for clothes and shoes ended in 2019.
2020: ATP Finals Championship
Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Finals in 2020.
2020: Medvedev's First Grass-Court Title and Olympic Debut
In 2020, Medvedev won his first-ever grass-court title at the Mallorca Championships. He also participated in both the singles and doubles events at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, reaching the quarterfinals in singles.
November 2021: Medvedev Signs with Guojiao 1573
In November 2021, Daniil Medvedev signed on as a promoter with the Guojiao 1573 brand.
2021: Medvedev Achieves Career-High Ranking and Contracts COVID-19
Daniil Medvedev reached a career-high ranking of world number 2 after winning the Open 13 in Marseille. However, he later tested positive for COVID-19 and had to withdraw from the Monte Carlo Masters in 2021.
2021: Medvedev's US Open Final Rematch
Daniil Medvedev's appearance in the 2023 US Open final set up a rematch of the 2021 final against Novak Djokovic.
2021: 2021 US Open and Australian Open
In 2021, Daniil Medvedev faced Novak Djokovic in the finals of both the US Open and the Australian Open. He won the US Open, his first major title, but lost to Djokovic at the Australian Open.
2021: US Open Victory and Reaching Two Major Finals
In 2021, Daniil Medvedev won the US Open, defeating Novak Djokovic, and contested in two major finals.
October 14, 2022: Birth of Daughter
Daniil Medvedev and his wife, Daria Chernyshkova, welcomed their daughter on October 14, 2022.
2022: 2022 Australian Open
At the 2022 Australian Open, Medvedev was aiming to win his second major title in a row, after winning his first at the 2021 US Open. However, he lost to Rafael Nadal in the final.
2022: Medvedev's Hernia Procedure and Wimbledon Ban
Daniil Medvedev underwent a hernia procedure in 2022, causing him to miss the start of the clay-court season. He was also banned, along with other Russian and Belarusian players, from competing at Wimbledon due to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
2022: World No. 1 Ranking and Australian Open Final
Medvedev reached the Australian Open final in 2022 and shortly after became the world No. 1 ranked tennis player.
March 2023: Medvedev's Three-Week Title Streak
Daniil Medvedev won three consecutive titles in March 2023, bringing his total to 18 titles won in 18 different cities. This feat made him the first man in the Open Era to achieve this accomplishment.
April 2023: Medvedev's Miami Open Victory and Return to the Top 5
Daniil Medvedev won the Miami Open in April 2023, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final. This victory marked his 19th title in a 19th different city, and it propelled him back into the top 5 of the ATP rankings.
May 2023: Medvedev's First Clay-Court Title and Return to World No. 2
In May 2023, Daniil Medvedev won his first-ever clay-court title at the Italian Open, defeating Holger Rune in the final. This victory marked his 20th title in 20 different cities and propelled him back to world No. 2 in the ATP rankings.
2023: Medvedev's Wimbledon Breakthrough
At the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, Daniil Medvedev reached the semifinals for the first time in his career.
2023: Medvedev's 60th Win of the Season
Daniil Medvedev achieved his 60th win of the season at the 2023 Rolex Shanghai Masters, reaching the third round of the tournament.
2023: Medvedev's US Open Final Run and ATP Finals Qualification
Daniil Medvedev reached the final of the 2023 US Open, defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. This result secured his qualification for the 2023 ATP Finals.
2023: 2023 US Open
In 2023, Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic met again for the final of the US Open. This was their third time meeting in a major final.
2023: Medvedev's Antagonistic Relationship with the Crowd at the US Open
In 2023, Daniil Medvedev lashed out at the crowd at the US Open, asking if they were stupid and telling them to shut up.
2023: Return to Form and Two Major Finals
Medvedev returned to form in early 2023 and reached two more major finals, returning to world No. 3.
2024: 2024 Miami Open
At the 2024 Miami Open, Medvedev reached the quarterfinals and, in doing so, won his 350th career game.
