lesser known facts about  medvedev

After winning many major tournaments, Daniil made it to the Forbes list of 30 under 30 in 2021 

After winning many major tournaments, Daniil made it to the Forbes list of 30 under 30 in 2021 

Daniil dabbled in a lot of activities and sports in his childhood. In particular, swimming, guitar, chess and even painting, the Russian at the age of 9 realized his future lay in tennis.

Daniil dabbled in a lot of activities and sports in his childhood. In particular, swimming, guitar, chess and even painting, the Russian at the age of 9 realized his future lay in tennis.

Daniil’s surname, Medvedev is a Russian family name originating from the word, “medwed”, which means “bear” 

Daniil’s surname, Medvedev is a Russian family name originating from the word, “medwed”, which means “bear” 

He saw a breakthrough in his playing career in 2016. In the ATP rankings that year, he climbed 232 positions to be ranked 99

He saw a breakthrough in his playing career in 2016. In the ATP rankings that year, he climbed 232 positions to be ranked 99

Medvedev’s rivalry with the “Big Four” – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray – is another fascinating aspect of his career

Medvedev’s rivalry with the “Big Four” – Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray – is another fascinating aspect of his career

He is only 25, but Daniil has been married for over 3 years with his girlfriend, Daria Medvedeva in 2018

He is only 25, but Daniil has been married for over 3 years with his girlfriend, Daria Medvedeva in 2018

Daniil Medvedev has a fondness for sports cars and drives them like sportscars. This fondness resulted in his driving license being suspended for 6 months

Daniil Medvedev has a fondness for sports cars and drives them like sportscars. This fondness resulted in his driving license being suspended for 6 months

Medvedev is one of the rare athletes who completed his education. He enrolled in a specialized school for physics and math.

Medvedev is one of the rare athletes who completed his education. He enrolled in a specialized school for physics and math.

Medvedev has also extended his sponsorship with BMW till 2024. He has also renewed his deal with Lacoste till 2026. His many endorsements and prize money see him bring in around $11 million annually

Medvedev has also extended his sponsorship with BMW till 2024. He has also renewed his deal with Lacoste till 2026. His many endorsements and prize money see him bring in around $11 million annually

Medvedev led the Russian tennis team to the Davis Cup title in 2021

Medvedev led the Russian tennis team to the Davis Cup title in 2021