Daniil Medvedev's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Daniil Medvedev. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Daniil Medvedev is a highly accomplished Russian professional tennis player. He achieved the world No. 1 ranking by the ATP. His career highlights include 20 ATP Tour-level singles titles. Notably, he won the 2021 US Open and the 2020 ATP Finals, establishing him as a prominent figure in the world of tennis.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1990: Rare Achievement

Medvedev became the fourth player since the inception of the ATP Tour in 1990 to defeat the world's top three players at any tournament.

December 2010: First Junior Title

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

2018: Most Hard Court Match Wins and Titles

Daniil Medvedev ended the year 2018 with the most hard court match wins of any player on the ATP Tour with 38 wins, and also had the most titles on hard court tournaments, tying with Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Karen Khachanov.

2018: Sydney International Win

In 2018, Medvedev qualified for and won the Sydney International against Alex de Minaur, marking the youngest ATP Tour tournament final since 2007 and the tournament's youngest final since 1989.

2018: First ATP Tour Singles Titles

In 2018, Medvedev won his first ATP Tour singles titles, marking a significant step in his professional career.

2018: Multiple ATP Titles and Career High Ranking

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

2020: Medvedev Wins 2020 ATP Finals

In 2020, Daniil Medvedev won the ATP Finals, adding to his 20 ATP Tour-level singles titles.

2020: ATP Finals Victory

In 2020, Medvedev won the ATP Finals, becoming the only player to defeat the top three ranked players in the world en route to the year-end championship title.

2021: Won First Major Title at US Open

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev won his first major title at the US Open, defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets and denying Djokovic the Calendar Grand Slam.

2021: Medvedev Wins 2021 US Open

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev won the US Open. This was one of the 20 ATP Tour-level singles titles he has won.

2021: US Open Victory

In 2021, Medvedev won the US Open against Novak Djokovic, securing his first major title and denying Djokovic the Grand Slam.

2022: Medvedev Reaches World No. 1 Ranking

In 2022, shortly after reaching another Australian Open final, Medvedev became the first man outside of the Big Four to attain the world No. 1 ranking since Andy Roddick in 2004.

March 2023: Dubai Title and Ranking Improvement

In March 2023, Medvedev won the Dubai title, his third in three weeks, and improved his world ranking to No. 6 after snapping Novak Djokovic's 20-match winning streak.

April 2023: Miami Title and Ranking Improvement

In April 2023, Medvedev won his 19th title in Miami. He also reached back-to-back finals and moved to world No. 4 in the rankings on April 3, 2023.

May 2023: Returned to World No. 2 After Winning First Clay Title

In May 2023, Daniil Medvedev won his first clay title, defeating Holger Rune and securing his return to world No. 2 in the singles rankings.

2023: Medvedev Won Miami Open Final Against Sinner

Daniil Medvedev won his first 6 matches against Jannik Sinner including the 2023 Miami Open final.

2023: Won Masters Title at Italian Open

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

2023: Return to Form

In early 2023, Medvedev returned to form after struggling and dropping out of the top 10 in rankings, reaching two more major finals and returning to the top 5.