Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev: A Brief Biography

Russian professional tennis player Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev has held the No. 1 spot in singles for a total of 16 weeks, and is currently ranked No. 3 by the ATP. He has won 20 singles titles on the ATP Tour, including the 2021 US Open and the 2020 Nitto ATP Finals. In the 2021 US Open, Medvedev denied Novak Djokovic the Calendar Slam, defeating him in straight sets in the final. Additionally, Medvedev has won six Masters titles. He is the sixth player to have won six Masters championships in six different locations.

Daniil Medvedev made his major main draw debut at the 2017 Wimbledon, where he beat Stan Wawrinka, the then-third-ranked player in the world. He won his first ATP title in 2018, the Sydney Open. He made a breakthrough in 2019, entering the top-10 for the first time after winning two Masters titles that year. "Meddy", the third Russian man after Marat Safin and Yevgeny Kafelnikov in 1999 and 2000, got the world No. 1 ranking in February 2022, becoming the first individual outside of the Big Three to do so since Andy Murray.

Born on 11 February 1996 in Moscow, Russia, Daniil Medvedev started playing tennis at around the age of 6. He has a defensive approach, and likes to develop rallies from the back of the court. The soon-to-be 28-year-old has a unique technique, and stands very far back behind the baseline, before making his way forward. He has been among the top players in the world for numerous years now, and will look to go one step further and claim some major titles in 2024. As of the beginning of the season, Medvedev is being coached by Gilles Cervara.

Daniil Medvedev Personal Information

Daniil Medvedev Early Life

Daniil Medvedev, a Moscow native, was encouraged to take up tennis by his father. Ekaterina Kryuchkova, a veteran tennis coach who worked with players like Vera Zvonareva and other pros, was Medvedev's first tennis coach. Besides sports, Medvedev’s other early pursuits were harpsichord and guitar classes. Prior to graduating early and enrolling in economics and business at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations, Medvedev attended a specialized school where he studied math and physics. He eventually gave up studies to focus on tennis.

Daniil Medvedev changed to the Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth, and Tourism after that, where he earned his coach's degree. He relocated with his family to Antibes, France, where he attended the tennis academy. Since Medvedev was born prematurely at the age of eight months, the Russian Armed Forces have designated him as an "unsuitable" for recruitment. Due to a lack of support from the Russian Tennis Federation at the start of his professional career, Medvedev thought about playing under the flag of Kazakhstan, like many other Russian tennis players.

Daniil Medvedev Family Background

Daniil Medvedev, son of Sergey and Olga Medvedev, was born in Moscow in February 1996 and made his professional debut in 2014. The owner of a Russian company that manufactures building supplies, Medvedev's father, is a computer engineer by training. His early tennis career was partially funded by the wealth Medvedev's parents had amassed through this enterprise.

When Daniil Medevdev was six years old, his mother saw an advertisement for group tennis lessons at the pool where he was taking swimming lessons, and her father pushed him to sign up. While playing tennis was a common part of his youth, he also liked to swim, play chess, watch football, and sketch, but his parents always believed that tennis would be his career.

The tennis ace is the youngest of three children raised by Danill Medvedev's parents. Medvedev has two older sisters and is the only boy. Elena, the middle Medvedev sibling, is eight years older, and Julia, the eldest one, is 12 years older, making them 35 and 39 years old as of 2023, respectively. The entire Medvedev family relocated to France so that he could attend the Antibes Tennis Academy. Danill, along with his wife Daria, reside in Monte Carlo, while his parents continue to reside in the countryside.

Daniil Medvedev Wife

Daniil Medevdev married Daria Chernyshkova in September 2018. The previous No. 1 ranked player, told reporters in 2019 about his wife, "She's one of the most important members of my team." Besides being the tennis player's biggest supporter, Daria formerly played the game herself and is familiar with its demands, as Medvedev stated in a 2019 press conference. The couple first met when they were 14 years old and even shared a home in Norway. Daria eventually quit the sport at the age of 18 as a result of numerous injuries.

Daniil Medvedev and Daria talked about tennis before exchanging phone numbers in 2014, after Daniil contacted Daria via Instagram messages. Daria didn't give it much thought other than to be amazed at the extent to which the player with whom she had once trained had advanced in his profession. The two didn't actually get reunited until Daria went to Nice, France, to meet with a dressmaker. While on the road, Daria ran into Daniil, who was then residing in Antibes.

On September 12, 2018, the couple exchanged vows in front of their closest family members. After winning the US Open in 2021, Medvedev thanked his wife for all the support she had given him. He said: "It’s the third anniversary for me and my wife. During the tournament, I couldn’t think of a present. So when I went in the final, I thought, I need to find a present fast. When I won, the only thing I thought, if I lose, I have no time to have a present. So I have to win this match. I love you, Dasha."

Daniil Medvedev Kids

Daniil Medvedev and Daria Medevedev's daughter, Alisa, was born on October 14, 2022. Medvedev shared a charming Instagram snapshot of the newborn daughter dozing off to announce the arrival of his child. He captioned, “Welcome to the world baby girl ❤️.”

The baby's baptism in front of her loved ones was captured on camera by Daniil and posted online in April 2023. Andrey Rublev, a friend and fellow tennis player, was chosen by Daniil to be the girl's godfather.

Daniil Medvedev Social Media

The following are Daniil Medvedev's social media handles:

• Instagram - Medvedev Daniil (@medwed33) • Instagram photos and videos

• Twitter (X) - Daniil Medvedev (@DaniilMedwed) / X (twitter.com)

Daniil Medvedev Net Worth

According to multiple online sources, Daniil Medvedev's net worth is estimated at around $20 million as of January 2024. His main sources of earning are his professional tennis career, as well as his endorsement deals.

Daniil Medvedev Prize Money

Daniil Medvedev now holds the eighth position on the list of all-time career prize money earners, with a total prize money of over $38 million till date. According to the ATP website, Medvedev won over $11.5 million in prize money in 2023.

Daniil Medvedev Endorsements

Daniil Medvedev's clothing is sponsored by Lacoste, while his tennis equipment is sponsored by Tecnifibre. He is also a BMW brand ambassador in Russia. His passion for gaming is well known, which helped him secure an endorsement from HyperX. Bovet and Tinkoff have also sponsored him. According to Forbes, he earned $8 million in sponsorships in 2021 and, reportedly, $15 million in 2022.

Daniil Medvedev Investments

There is no information available regarding the investments of Daniil Medvedev.

Daniil Medvedev Achievements

Daniil Medvedev's major achievements are as follows:

• Held the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings for a total of 16 weeks.

• Won the 2021 US Open and the 2020 ATP Finals.

• Won 20 singles titles on the ATP Tour.

• Won six Masters titles, making him the sixth player to have won six Masters championships in six different venues.

• Broke into the top-10 rankings for the first time in 2019 and reached six consecutive finals, including the US Open.

Daniil Medvedev Coaching Staff

French tennis coach Gilles Cervara was born on January 2, 1981. He has been the coach of Daniil Medvedev full-time since the summer of 2017.

Under his guidance, Daniil Medvedev has won 20 ATP Tour singles titles and attained a career-high singles ranking of No. 1 in February 2022. Prior to this, Cervara worked as a hitting partner for well-known athletes, including Thomas Enqvist, Justine Henin, and Marat Safin. As Coach of the Year for the 2019 ATP Awards, Cervara was selected by his fellow coaches. He was nominated for the prize again in 2020 and 2021. However, Fernando Vicente and Facundo Lugones ultimately won the prizes.

Daniil Medvedev Diet

There isn't a lot of information available regarding Daniil Medvedev's diet. His diet is not as rigid as some claim, and he does not adhere to the same routine as Novak Djokovic, who is renowned for his plant-based diet. Medvedev has claimed that he consumes proteins and carbohydrates while avoiding sweets. Additionally, he switched from cereal and orange juice to a croissant with jam for breakfast.

According to a few sources, Arina Kuzmina, who co-created a line of gluten-free and vegan energy bars with Daniil Medvedev's wife, Daria Medvedeva, is the nutritionist for the Russian tennis player. RawQ, a gauge of both mental and physical fitness, is reported to increase as a result of the bars.

Daniil Medvedev House

Daniil Medvedev lived in France with his family as a youngster to pursue his tennis career. He now resides in Monte Carlo, Monaco. However, due to security and privacy concerns, the Russian athlete's exact address is not revealed.

Daniil Medvedev Car

Daniil Medvedev is sponsored by BMW and owns a BMW X6M, which he reportedly got in 2021. As of January 2024, not much information is available besides this.