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Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev is one of those players who think of a life beyond tennis. A staunch family man – Medvedev often flaunts his love for his wife whom he credits a lot for his achievements.

However, many will be surprised to know the academic side of Daniil Medvedev. The Russian revealed his dream endeavours after he’s done with tennis. This includes an educative field, a sport and his beloved family.

What are these post-retirement plans of Medvedev? Let’s find out what he told Tennis Magazine.

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What did Daniil Medvedev say? 

Medvedev revealed that his aim was to establish another career beyond his tennis. This would most certainly require a university education –

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“At this point, I am not studying anything because my mind is totally on tennis and my career.

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When this is over, I want to pursue a career in finance or specialize in business topics.” 

Top tennis stars Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are already trying their luck in business. In addition, women’s star Serena Williams also owns a wide variety of businesses. However, Medvedev ambitions don’t end at that. He wants to give back to his sport while trying his hand at another indoor game.

“I don’t want to rule out being a tennis coach or chess player.”

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We wonder if someone would like to be coached by a short-tempered Medvedev. Talking about his chess ambitions, it’s hardly a surprise for us. Russia has been home to some great Chess players like the legendary Garry Kasparov.

Medvedev has also revealed his love for chess in the past. Additionally, Medvedev revealed that he will also be interested in extending his family –

“I also wanted to increase the family, but that is only in the future.”

Let’s see how many of these ambitions Medvedev will achieve.