Daniil Medvedev
Tennis player, US Open champion
Born
February 11th, 1996
29 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Russia
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A professional tennis player, achieved significant success on the ATP Tour. Won the US Open in 2021, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final. Reached the final of the Australian Open in 2022 and was the runner-up at the 2019 US Open. Claimed victory at the ATP Finals in 2020, showcasing strong performances throughout the season. Consistently ranked among the top players in the world, known for powerful groundstrokes and strategic gameplay.
Won the US Open in 2021
Reached the final of the Australian Open in 2022
Was the runner-up at the 2019 US Open
Won the ATP Finals in 2020
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