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Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev is a Russian professional tennis player born in Moscow on 11 February 1996.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Daniil Medvedev is a Russian professional tennis player born in Moscow on 11 February 1996. He reached world No. 1 in men's singles and won the 2021 US Open, his first Grand Slam title.

Early life and background

Medvedev was born in Moscow, Russia, and turned professional in 2014. He represents Russia and has developed into one of the leading players of his generation.

Career highlights

Medvedev achieved the ATP world No. 1 ranking and won the 2021 US Open, his first major title. He also claimed the 2020 ATP Finals and multiple ATP Tour singles titles.

Playing style

Medvedev is known for an unconventional, defence-oriented style built on counter-punching, elite returning, and tactical depth. He uses a strong two-handed backhand.

In short

  • Born in Moscow, Russia, on 11 February 1996.
  • Reached ATP world No. 1 in men’s singles.
  • Won the 2021 US Open for his first Grand Slam title.
  • Plays right-handed with a two-handed backhand.
Canadian angle

Medvedev is a prominent figure in men’s tennis who has competed frequently on the ATP Tour, including at Canadian events such as the National Bank Open, making him familiar to Canadian tennis audiences.

Quick questions

How old is Daniil Medvedev?
He was born on 11 February 1996, so he is 30 years old.
How many Grand Slams has Daniil Medvedev won?
He has won one Grand Slam singles title: the 2021 US Open.
What is Daniil Medvedev's playing style?
He is known for an unconventional, defence-based style built on counter-punching, strong returning, tactical intelligence, and a two-handed backhand.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniil_Medvedev
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, nationality, ATP world No. 1, Grand Slam title, playing hand, and marriage information.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/tennis/player/_/id/2383/daniil-medvedev
    Supports: Age, birthplace, right-handed play, and current ranking snapshot.
  3. Roland-Garros — https://www.rolandgarros.com/en-us/players/28836-d.medvedev
    Supports: Playing style description, birthplace, and age.
  4. BNP Paribas Open — https://www.bnpparibasopen.com/players/detail/daniil-medvedev
    Supports: Birthplace, age, playing hand, and Grand Slam title.