Daniil Medvedev

Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev & Gael Monfils have all become Dads | Congratulations

Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev & Gael Monfils have all become Dads | Congratulations

About 10 days ago, Rafa Nadal confirmed the hearsays that his wife indeed gave a birth.

“Greetings everyone. After some days and so many loving messages I just wanted to thank you all! We are extremely happy and everyone is very well! A big hug,”

Rafa tweeted a few days ago. Soon after, Monfils took to Twitter to reveal that Elina Svitolina delivered a lovely baby.

“I had the most incredible night of my life, which concluded with the most beautiful gift around 6:00 am. Elina was tough and fearless. I cannot thank enough my wife and God for this exceptional moment to welcome to the world my little princess SKAÏ,” Monfils poster on his Twitter status.

A few hours after Gael Monfils, Daniil Medvedev also made an announcement.

“Welcome to the world my little baby girl,” Medvedev headlined his social media announcement through an Instagram post.

When Spanish media conveyed that Rafael Nadal’s wife gave birth, Novak Djokovic was playing at the 2022 edition of the Astana Open. After his Astana Open semifinal match, Novak Djokovic sent a very heartfelt congratulatory message and wishes to the Rafa family. “Congrats! I was not aware. Really? It is fantastic news. I wish Nadal’s wife and baby abundance of health and happiness.

As a parent, I’m not going to give any advice to him. He has a huge family. I’m sure he will experience everything the right way,” Novak Djokovic’s message to Nadal after his becoming a father.

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Nadal’s back injury is a problem | Medvedev & Tsitsipas will be the top seeds in Rotterdam

February 25, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Daniil Medvedev Rafael Nadal Stefanos Tsitsipas

Nadal’s back injury is a problem. Injured Nadal retracts from Rotterdam. Medvedev , Tsitsipas and Zverev the top players in the draw

Stefanos Tsitsipas, Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev will lead the draw in Rotterdam after the withdrawal of Nadal.

Rafael Nadal will not participate in Rotterdam. The Ruler of Clay was keen to get back to play this tournament after opting to skip his customary tour in Latin America most probably because of the snags caused by the pandemic.

Nadal’s injury and changes in his schedule

Rafa sustained an injury to his back during the 2021 Australian Open. He coped to play the slam in Melbourne, but it appears that the injury was not resolved when back in Spain. Therefore, Rafael Nadal had to adhere to the advice of his doctor not to play the forthcoming ATP 500.

“It is with great unhappiness that I have to forgo my participation at Rotterdam. As most of the fans know, I experienced some back related problems in Melbourne that actually began in Adelaide and continued during 2021 Australian Open. We found an interim solution that permitted me to play without discomfort in the second week of the tournament,”

“Once I got back to Spain I go to see my doctor and jointly with my team they’ve recommended not to play this approaching week. I was really looking ahead to coming back to Rotterdam and The Netherlands since it’s been ages since I played there this was the ideal year for my calendar. I hope to play there soon in the near future. All the best to the event, always a top class tournament,” he added.

Will Rafa be Skipping Miami too?

Rafa hasn’t slated any other event in the next few weeks. In principle, he is expected to play the ATP1000 in Miami (22nd of March). However, it is quite likely that he will be back to contests only for the clay-court season to get the best preparation to win another Roland Garros trophy and clinch his 21st slam.

The Rotterdam Open entry list and the main draw

Regrettably, many players withdrawn from the Rotterdam event in the last few days. Many decided to compete as they were still grappling with injuries from Australia. Pablo Carreno Busta and Matteo Berrettini decided not to participate because of their abdominal injury. The tournament will also be missing Taylor Fritz, Denis Shapovalov and Casper Ruud.

As a result, Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Alexander Zverev will be the top seeds.

Rafael Nadal statistics in 2021

Currently perched comfortably at no.2, Nadal played his last match on the 17th of February when he conceded to Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 in the quarter of the 2021 Australian Open.

At present, during this year Rafael has recorded a 4-1 win-loss record.

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Daniil Medvedev confesses Djokovic more difficult to play than Nadal

February 23, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Daniil Medvedev Novak Djokovic Players Rafael Nadal

Daniil Medvedev confesses Djokovic more difficult to play than Nadal.

Daniil Medvedev had a difficult time against Novak Djokovic recently in the 2021 Australian Open final in Melbourne. He has confessed that Djokovic is the most difficult player to play in the world, however he is learning something each time.

Daniil compares Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal

Daniil Medvedev has just gone down in straight sets at the 2021 Australian Open final when facing a terrific Novak Djokovic. The Serbian superstar was facing a competitor that many judged to be like him, but much younger. However, Novak proved those opinionated people incorrect again as he showed that he could easily infuse lethal variations in his game strategy. That was precisely what he did versus the Russian ace that looked to be powerless to offer any significant opposition.

Why are experts comparing the Medvedev Djokovic final with the Queen’s Gambit

This was Medvedev’s second final as he squandered last time to Rafael Nadal in the 2019 US Open. That day, Daniil recuperated from a 2-set deficit, but eventually he collapsed in the decider (7-5 6-3 5-7 4-6 6-4).

Daniil was asked to compare both these big loss experiences against 2 of the best in the game.

“I get nearer since I gain experience each time, and that is the point to note. If I play Djokovic again here in the final, I will do things in a different way, on and off the court, because I will recall that mortal defeat; It doesn’t mean that I will inevitably win, but that’s the life of a tennis professional. Let’s say that the loss in New York may have hurt more for the reason that I had more chances to win. But these are two hugely different matches.

Rafael Nadal gives you more time to react on the court. He’s incredible in defence and with his forehand. You think you’ve earned the point and you get mad. But at least you have time to think and react, to acclimatise.

Against Novak, I would have liked to do different things, but he robbed me of time for that, he took the benefit in everything, very swiftly. The match must have lasted 2 hours but it’s as if it took just thirty minutes and presto, I was holding the runners up trophy.”

Daniil Medvedev ranking in 2021

Currently ranked at world no.3 (career-high), Daniil played his last match on the 21st of February when he was overpowered by Novak Djokovic 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the final of the 2021 Australian Open.

This season Medvedev has a constituted 10-1 record. Daniil Medvedev’s latest run at the 2021 Australian Open was the best accomplishment of his season.

Novak Djokovic ranking in 2021

Presently perched at world no.1, the Serbian played his last match on the 21st of February when he routed Daniil Medvedev 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the final of the 2021 Australian Open to win his 82nd career title.

Currently, during this season Djokovic has amassed a 9-0 match record. His season has started with a bang after winning the first slam of the year, the 2021 Australian Open.

Daniil Medvedev and Novak Djokovic competed with each other eight times. Their actual H2H record is 5-3 in favour of Djokovic. Previously, the last time when they clashed, Novak Djokovic won 7-5 6-2 6-2 in the 2021 final in Melbourne (Australian Open) on the 21st of February 2021.

Rafael Nadal ranking in 2021

Currently hovering almost at the top at world no.2, Nadal played his last match on the 17th of February when he was defeated by Stefanos Tsitsipas 3-6 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4 7-5 in the quarter of the 2021 Australian Open.

Rafael Nadal QF 2021 Australian Open Post Match Interview

Until now, during this year Rafael Nadal has clocked 4-1 win-loss record.

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Why are experts comparing the Medvedev Djokovic final with the Queen’s Gambit

February 21, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Daniil Medvedev Novak Djokovic

Why are experts comparing the Medvedev Djokovic final with the Queen’s Gambit ?

Eyeballs will be stuck on Rod Laver Arena on Sunday when red-hot Daniil Medvedev will try to topple World No. 1 Novak Djokovic at the 2021 Australian Open men’s singles title.

Both players have had divergent runs to the final at Melbourne Park. Djokovic, an 8-time Australian Open champion, entered the contest as the man to defeat. But after appearing to damage an oblique muscle in the 3rd round against American Taylor Fritz, there were significant worries he would be able to remain on course towards a 18th major title.

Since then, Djokovic has relished easy wins over Milos Raonic, Alexander Zverev and Aslan Karatsev, and concerns about the enigmatic injury have diminished.

Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev has carried on his stunning hardcourt form, dictating the outcome in his favour against everyone who has come in his path. The Russian is riding a twenty-match winning stretch on the surface, with eleven of those wins coming against top-10 ranked players. Medvedev is seeking his maiden major title, and if he secures it this weekend in Melbourne, he will soar to the ranking of world No. 2.

What is it going to be the experience factor or the Queen’s Gambit?

Novak Djokovic has the advantage of his experience, but the young Russian does have a Slam final appearance on his résumé.

McEnroe: I like how Djokovic tried to flip it around and put the burden on Medvedev by saying [Medvedev is] the player to defeat. Medvedev might have only competed in one Slam final, but it was a terrific match and he demonstrated incredible determination, guts and stamina to take it to five sets. His strategies were also mostly spot on. If Medvedev fails to win this match, the the only logical explanation would be that Djokovic took the game away from him. I don’t think it will be because of the lack of major final experience or any sort of stage fright.

Cahill: Experience matters for a lot, and I believe Medvedev spoke especially well about it after his final against Rafael Nadal at the US Open two years back. It wasn’t that he played the inappropriate shots, it was just he felt he was short of the experience of being there in that moment. He was down two sets to love and then bounced back with 2 amazing sets in his favour, before Nadal lifted again and won. But now that he has experienced that situation before, he’ll be able to reflect on that and gather a bit more insight, and not be frightened by the finish line, if he gets that chance. That bit of his rich experience will help him. On the other hand, Novak has been there on so many occasions and for him, it’s second nature. For Medvedev, he will still have to push himself through that.

Some experts are comparing the 2021 Australian Open men’s final with the “Queens’ Gambit” where a young star takes out the best and the most experienced in the field. Novak Djokovic has the advantage of his experience, but the young Russian does seem to have the Queen’s Gambit factor playing out!

We have to tune into our television sets or online devices to watch the 2021 Australian Open Final Live and find out (13:30 ET).

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Is Daniil Medvedev‘s wife Daria really his lucky charm

February 19, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Breaking News Daniil Medvedev Spotlight

Is Daniil Medvedev‘s wife Daria really his lucky charm?

Daniil Medvedev‘s wife Daria Medvedeva is originally from Moscow, Russia. And yes, it is true that she has been a very crucial part of his career.

The couple dated for 4 years before getting married in September 2018. Medvedev has always been grateful to his wife and lauds her for making him an improved player.

How did Daniil Medvedev‘s marriage impact his game?

Medvedev said in a press meeting in Washington that Daria was one of the most valuable members of his team. He deems that Daria has been a lucky charm for him.

Daniil says that it was the moment that he proposed Daria, when things swiftly started working out for him.

“She’s one of the most valuable members of my squad,” he told a Washington press conference.

“She gave me a lot of self-confidence. I always say that it’s the moment I made the proposition to her, that’s when I began to go up.

“It was at this point – it was soon after Wimbledon – I was, ranked 65 or something like this, and at the end of that year, I was pushing the rank 15.

“I mean, I made the best American swing I could have made last year, and it was only going up, and she does a lot for me in order for me to play better tennis.

According to the Russian, his wife looks into every detail and takes care of the small things in life for him. His only objective then remains to play tennis and be victorious in matches. This helps him to concentrate on his game and improve his skills.

Medvedev admits that Daria showed him the splendor of life and he would like to spend his whole life with her.

Medvedev currently is headed into the 2021 Australian open final and will be locking horns with Novak Djokovic in this contest.

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Djokovic Dominates Aussie Open & Nadal Rules at Roland Garros | Can Medvedev Change This in 2021?

January 12, 2021 Nirmal Sawlani Australian Open Daniil Medvedev Novak Djokovic Rafael Nadal

Djokovic Dominates Aussie Open & Nadal Rules at Roland Garros | Can Daniil Medvedev Change This in 2021?

Rafael Nadal finding it ‘difficult’ to ‘solve’ the Novak Djokovic riddle on Australian Open hard courts.

It quite similar to how Novak Djokovic would feel against Rafael Nadal on clay courts – especially Roland Garros.

“Rafael Nadal is yet to overcome the Novak Djokovic challenge on the Australian Open hard courts”, in the words of former WTA world No 1 Lindsay Davenport.

The duo met in the final of the Australian Open in 2019, but Djokovic demolished his fierce rival 6–3, 6–2, 6–3 in just over 2 hours while their only other encounter in Melbourne Park was way back at the 2012 final when Djokovic won a five-setter in a marathon 5 hours and 53 minutes.

The overall hard-court head to head statistics are also pointing clearly in favour of the Serb as he leads the head-to-head count 20-7.

Defending champion Djokovic will be eyeing his 9th title in Melbourne at the 2021 Australian Open and many believe Nadal will again be his toughest road block, but Davenport feels the Spaniard is yet to device a game plan to beat the world No 1 in Australia.

It just seems like when Rafa gets to the end of the tournament and he has to face the world no. 1 Novak Djokovic his body is held up. Novak’s a superior hard-court player in those conditions for some strange reason and it’s been tough for Rafa to solve that.

Renowned tennis coach Paul Annacone also acknowledges that he won’t bet on Rafael Nadal to win the 2021 Australian Open should the 20-time Grand Slam winner face Djokovic in any round. The only miracle that could work in Nadal’s favor is that he doesn’t have to face Novak at any stage. In other words a 2021 Australian Open final with Nadal facing any other opponent other than Djockovic is the only scenario when the Spaniard can add one more to his 20 titles.

“I think very simply, Rafa is just a little bit worse on hard court than Novak in particular and Roger [Federer] as well on a faster hard court,” he said. “But everyone else I’d put him ahead of. If he plays Novak at the end of the tournament, I’m not betting on him. But if he plays anyone else I’ll bet on him. I think the biggest thing for Nadal is to get through the first week relatively comfortably” in the words of coach Paul Annacone.

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