History of Daniil Medvedev in Timeline

Daniil Medvedev is a highly accomplished Russian professional tennis player. He achieved the world No. 1 ranking in men's singles by the ATP. His career highlights include 23 ATP Tour-level singles titles, with significant victories at the 2021 US Open and the 2020 ATP Finals.

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1985: Jimmy Connors in the Top 5

In 1985, Jimmy Connors was in the Top 5 of the year-end Rankings without winning a title during the season.

1987: Jimmy Connors in the Top 5

In 1987, Jimmy Connors was in the Top 5 of the year-end Rankings without winning a title during the season.

1989: Youngest Final Since 1989

In 2018, the Sydney International final was the tournament's youngest final since 1989.

1990: ATP Tour Inception

At the ATP Finals, Medvedev defeated the world's top three players to win. He became only the fourth player to have done so at any tournament since the inception of the ATP Tour in 1990.

1990: Grigor Dimitrov 300 hardcourt wins

In 1990, or later, Grigor Dimitrov was the second man born to reach 300 hardcourt wins, after Zizou Bergs.

February 1996: Daniil Medvedev's Birth

In February 1996, Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev was born. He is a Russian professional tennis player.

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1999: Kafelnikov Reached Number 1 Ranking

In February 2022, Medvedev became the third Russian man to achieve the world No. 1 ranking, following Yevgeny Kafelnikov in 1999.

2000: 7th Man Since 2000 to Reach Nine Finals in a Season

Following up his success in North America, Medvedev won his maiden title on Russian soil at the St. Petersburg Open and then won a second consecutive title at the Shanghai Masters in 2019. By reaching the final, Medvedev became the 7th man since 2000 to reach at least nine finals in a season.

2000: Safin Reached Number 1 Ranking

In February 2022, Medvedev became the third Russian man to achieve the world No. 1 ranking, following Marat Safin in 2000.

February 2004: Roddick Held Top Ranking Before Medvedev

In February 2022, Medvedev became the first man outside of the Big Four to hold the top ranking since Andy Roddick in February 2004.

July 2005: Hewitt in Top 2 Before Medvedev

In 2021, after winning the Open 13 in Marseille and ascending to world No. 2, Medvedev became the first man outside of the Big Four to occupy a position in the top 2 since Lleyton Hewitt in July 2005.

2007: Rafael Nadal's Victory at Indian Wells Masters

In 2007, Rafael Nadal defeated Novak Djokovic in the final of the Indian Wells Masters.

July 2009: First Junior Match

In July 2009, at the age of 13, Daniil Medvedev played his first junior match at a grade 4 tournament in Estonia.

December 2010: First Junior Title

In December 2010, Daniil Medvedev won his first junior title as a qualifier at just his third tournament.

October 2012: Start of Significant Junior Results

Beginning in October 2012, Daniil Medvedev had significant results on the junior circuit, winning six titles between October 2012 and July 2013.

July 2013: Junior Titles and Wimbledon Debut

By July 2013, Daniil Medvedev had won six junior titles and made his junior Grand Slam debut at 2013 Junior Wimbledon.

2013: Junior Wimbledon and US Open Results

In 2013, Daniil Medvedev reached the 2nd Round of Junior Wimbledon and the 3rd Round of the Junior US Open.

2014: Junior Ranking Peak and Career End

In 2014, Daniil Medvedev reached his career-high junior ranking of world No. 13 and ended his junior career after a first round loss at 2014 Junior Wimbledon.

2014: Australian and French Open 3rd Round

In 2014, Daniil Medvedev reached the 3rd Round of the Australian Open and the French Open in the junior circuit.

2015: ATP Tour Debut

In 2015, Daniil Medvedev made his ATP Tour main draw debut at the Kremlin Cup.

2016: ATP Singles Main Draw Debut and First Win

In 2016, Daniil Medvedev made his ATP singles main draw debut at the Nice Open and earned his first singles ATP World Tour win at the Ricoh Open.

January 2017: First ATP Singles Final

In January 2017, Daniil Medvedev reached his first ATP singles final at the Chennai Open.

2017: Worst Performance at the Majors

In 2017, Daniil Medvedev had his worst performance at the Majors, having only won one match throughout the entire year.

2017: Maiden Grand Slam Win and Fines

In 2017, Daniil Medvedev registered his maiden Grand Slam match win at the Wimbledon Championships and received $14,500 in fines for conduct during a match.

August 2018: Medvedev's Comments After US Open Victory

In August 2018, after his victory over Tsitsipas at the US Open, Medvedev said that Tsitsipas had blocked him on Instagram and that there was no conflict between them.

September 2018: Marriage to Daria Chernyshkova

On 12 September 2018, Daniil Medvedev married Daria Chernyshkova in Moscow.

October 2018: Medvedev's Instagram Post After Basel Victory

In October 2018, after defeating Tsitsipas in Basel, Medvedev posted a photo to his Instagram account with the caption, "Oops, I did it again".

2018: Lowest Ranking Since 2018

In 2018, Daniil Medvedev ended the year at No. 13, his lowest ranking since 2018 after failing to qualify for the ATP Finals.

2018: Most Hard Court Wins

In 2018, Daniil Medvedev finished with the most hard court match wins of any player on the ATP Tour (38 wins) and tied for the most titles on hard court tournaments (3 titles).

2018: Sydney International Title

In 2018, Daniil Medvedev started the season by qualifying for and winning the Sydney International against Alex de Minaur.

2018: Partnership with Performance Coach

In 2018, Daniil Medvedev started working with performance coach Francisca Dauzet, who noted his "monstrous mental potential" and his progress in controlling his impatience.

2018: Second ATP Title and Ranking Improvement

In 2018, Daniil Medvedev won his second ATP title at the Winston-Salem Open and his first ATP 500 title in Tokyo, reaching a career-high ranking of No. 22 and becoming the No. 1 player in Russia.

2018: First Match and Verbal Altercation

In 2018, at the Miami Open, Medvedev and Tsitsipas played their first match, which was followed by a verbal altercation after the players shook hands, with Medvedev upset over Tsitsipas's on-court etiquette.

2018: Medvedev vs Tsitsipas Rivalry

Since 2018, Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas have faced each other 15 times, with Medvedev leading the rivalry 10–5.

September 2019: Credited Marriage for Improved Results

In September 2019, Daniil Medvedev credited his marriage for the improvement of his tennis results.

October 2019: Zverev calls Medvedev best player in the world

In October 2019, Alexander Zverev called Daniil Medvedev the best player in the world.

2019: Endorsement Deal Change

Daniil Medvedev ended his endorsement deal with Lotto for apparel and shoes in 2019.

2019: Top 10 Breakthrough and Hard Court Prowess

In 2019, Daniil Medvedev broke through to the top 10 and became one of the best and most consistent players on hardcourt surfaces.

2019: US Open Final Appearance

In 2019, Daniil Medvedev faced Rafael Nadal in the US Open final.

2019: Top 10 Debut and US Open Final

In 2019, Daniil Medvedev had a breakthrough year, making his top 10 debut and reaching six consecutive tournament finals, including the US Open.

2019: Second time reaching a Masters 1000 clay-court event

In 2019, Daniil Medvedev reached the semifinals at a Masters 1000 clay-court event for just the second time (after Monte-Carlo 2019) defeating qualifier Yannick Hanfmann.

2020: Bagelled Since Marseille 2020

In 2020, At the Australian Open, Medvedev lost to Learner Tien with a 0-6 second set (the first time Medvedev had been bagelled since Marseille 2020).

2020: Olympics and Canadian Open

In 2020, Daniil Medvedev competed at the Summer Olympics and won the Canadian Open.

2020: ATP Finals Win

In 2020, Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Finals.

2020: Federer in the Top 5

In 2020, Federer was in the Top 5 of the year-end Rankings without winning a title during the season.

2020: Medvedev vs Sinner Rivalry Begins

Since 2020, Daniil Medvedev and Jannik Sinner have faced each other 15 times, with Sinner leading the rivalry 8–7.

November 2021: Guojiao 1573 Promoter

Since November 2021, Daniil Medvedev has been signed as a promoter of the Guojiao 1573 brand.

2021: US Open Victory

At the 2021 US Open, Daniil Medvedev defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets, winning his first major title and preventing Djokovic from achieving the Calendar Grand Slam.

2021: Crowd Antagonism at US Open

At the 2021 US Open, Daniil Medvedev faced antagonistic behavior from the crowd.

2021: Statements on Clay Court Dislike

During a 2021 match against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Daniil Medvedev expressed his strong dislike for clay courts, calling the surface "for losers."

2021: Surpassing Previous Best Win Record

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev finished the year with 67 wins, surpassing his previous best of 63 wins in 2021.

2021: Laver Cup and Davis Cup Titles

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev won the Laver Cup as part of Team Europe and led Russia to the Davis Cup title.

2021: US Open Win and Davis Cup Victory

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev won the US Open to claim his first major title and helped the Russian Davis Cup team secure victory.

2021: Relationship Improvement

In 2021, Medvedev and Tsitsipas's relationship "thawed" and "kind of got better" after they were teammates at the Laver Cup.

2021: Medvedev vs Tsitsipas Semifinal Rematch

In 2021, Medvedev won in straight sets the semifinal against Tsitsipas

2021: Rematch of the 2021 US Open final

In 2021, at the US Open, Daniil Medvedev faced Novak Djokovic in a rematch of the 2021 final, but Djokovic won in straight sets.

October 2022: Birth of Daughter Alisa

On 14 October 2022, Daniil Medvedev and Daria Chernyshkova announced the birth of their daughter, Alisa.

2022: Australian Open Final Loss

At the 2022 Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev lost to Rafael Nadal in the final in five sets after being two sets up. He was aiming to become the first man in the Open Era to win his second major title directly after his first.

2022: Crowd Antagonism at Australian Open

At the 2022 Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev was frequently booed and antagonized by the home crowd.

2022: ATP World No. 1 Ranking

In 2022, Daniil Medvedev became ATP world No. 1 for the first time after reaching a fourth major final at the Australian Open. He was the first man outside the Big Four to attain the No. 1 ranking in nearly 20 years.

2022: Loss in the 2022 Australian Open final

In 2022, Daniil Medvedev lost the Australian Open final to Rafael Nadal after leading by two sets to love, becoming the only man in the Open Era to lose two Grand Slam finals from a two-set lead.

2022: Hernia Procedure and Wimbledon Ban

In 2022, Daniil Medvedev underwent a hernia procedure and was banned from competing at the Wimbledon Championships due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

2022: Medvedev-Tsitsipas Semifinal and Fines

In 2022, at the Australian Open, Medvedev and Tsitsipas met in the semifinals, and both players received fines from the ATP due to their behavior during the match. Medvedev was fined for unsportsmanlike conduct, while Tsitsipas was fined for on-court coaching from his father.

2022: Medvedev loss in the Australian Open final to Nadal

In 2022, the Australian Open final against Rafael Nadal had been Medvedev's first loss after leading 2 sets to love.

March 2023: Dubai Title and Ranking Improvement

In March 2023, Daniil Medvedev won the title in Dubai, becoming the first man in the Open Era to win titles in 18 different cities and moving back to world No. 6.

April 2023: Back-to-Back Finals and Ranking Improvement

In April 2023, Daniil Medvedev reached back-to-back finals in Indian Wells and Miami, winning his 19th title in a 19th different city and moving to world No. 4 in the rankings.

May 2023: Return to World No. 2

In May 2023, Daniil Medvedev returned to world No. 2 in the singles rankings after winning his first clay title and his 20th title in 20 different cities.

2023: US Open Outburst

During the 2023 US Open, Daniil Medvedev lashed out at the crowd, questioning their intelligence and telling them to be quiet.

2023: Italian Open Masters Title

In 2023, Daniil Medvedev achieved a Masters title at the Italian Open.

2023: Drop out of the Top 10

In 2023, Daniil Medvedev dropped out of the Top 10 for the first time since 2023, falling to No. 11 after not being able to defend his final and semifinal points from the previous year.

2023: US Open Final Appearance

In 2023, Daniil Medvedev faced Novak Djokovic at the US Open.

2023: First Clay Title at Italian Open

In 2023, Daniil Medvedev won his first title on clay at the Italian Open.

2023: First Title Since Rome 2023 Masters

In 2023, Daniil Medvedev won his first title since the Rome 2023 Masters at the Almaty Open, ending a title drought of 882 days. It was his 21st ATP Tour title.

2023: Medvedev wins Miami Open final

In 2023, Medvedev won Miami Open final against Sinner.

2023: Qualification for ATP Finals

In 2023, following his US Open run, Daniil Medvedev became the third player to qualify for the 2023 ATP Finals.

2024: Australian Open Final

In 2024, Daniil Medvedev reached a sixth major final at the Australian Open.

2024: First ATP Final Since 2024

In 2024, Daniil Medvedev reached his first ATP final since the 2024 Indian Wells tournament, at Halle, but lost to Alexander Bublik. Due to not defending semifinalist points from the previous year, he dropped further in rankings to No. 14.

2024: Sinner's Victory at the Australian Open Final

In 2024, Jannik Sinner won his first major title by defeating Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open final. This was Medvedev's second loss in an Australian Open final after leading 2 sets to love.

January 2025: Birth of Second Daughter Vika

On 7 January 2025, Daniil Medvedev and Daria Chernyshkova announced the birth of their second daughter, Vika.

2025: Loss at the French Open

In 2025, Daniil Medvedev experienced a first-round loss to Cameron Norrie at the French Open but returned to the top 10, ranking at No. 9.

2025: Defeat at the Australian Open

In 2025, Daniil Medvedev started his season at the Australian Open and was defeated by Learner Tien in five sets.

2025: Coaching Change and Almaty Open Win

In 2025, after a dire season, Daniil Medvedev parted ways with coach Gilles Cervara and won the Almaty Open under new coaches Thomas Johansson and Rohan Goetzke.