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Tennis – Australian Open – Men’s Singles Final – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 21, 2021 Russia’s Daniil Medvedev speaks to the crowd holding the runners up trophy after losing his final match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
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Tennis – Australian Open – Men’s Singles Final – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 21, 2021 Russia’s Daniil Medvedev speaks to the crowd holding the runners up trophy after losing his final match against Serbia’s Novak Djokovic REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
Daniil Medvedev recently won his first title of the 2021 season at the Open 13 2021. The Russian player defeated Pierre-Hugues Herbert in the finals of the tournament to clinch the title. The final scoreline of the match was 6-4, 6-7, 6-4.
With this title, Daniil Medvedev has dethroned Rafael Nadal from the No. 2 spot in the ATP rankings. Since 2005, a player other than Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, or Andy Murray has managed to be in the top two positions.
In a recent video, Medvedev thanked his fans in the US and recalled his epic 2019 US Open campaign. This was where he played his first Grand Slam final and the player hasn’t looked back ever since.
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Daniil Medvedev shares a special message for US Open fans after debuting at No. 2️⃣ in the @atptour rankings.
Congrats, @DaniilMedwed! pic.twitter.com/Z2gDHq8le4
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) March 15, 2021
“Just wanted to let you know how happy I am on becoming No. 2 in the world. Especially, since it’s the first time after 2005 when somebody out of the Big 4 becomes No. 2. So, it’s a great achievement,” said Medvedev to his fans in the United States.
He also remembered how it all started for him at the US Open 2019 and described that major as the biggest result in his tennis career so far.
“I’m always remembering the US Open swing, 2019, my biggest result so far. My first big result in a Grand Slam. With a, for sure, amazing story with the crowd which ended really well, I think,” added the Australian Open 2021 runner-up.
“Looking forward to coming back to the US Open”- Daniil Medvedev
The Russian player also expressed his desire to return to the US Open 2021 soon. He also hopes that fans will be present in stadiums by that time.
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Tennis – Australian Open – Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia, February 19, 2021, Russia’s Daniil Medvedev reacts during his semi-final match against Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas REUTERS/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake
“I’m always looking forward to coming back to the US Open and hopefully see you all this year in the stadium. See you guys!” concluded Medvedev.
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The US Open 2021 will begin on August 30, 2021, and will stretch till September 12, 2021. After getting a great start to the 2021 season, Medvedev will surely like to end it by winning the US Open 2021 title. Will Medvedev be able to end the year as the No. 1 player surpassing Novak Djokovic?
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