Ten stars to watch at Roland Garros including Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka and more The likely contenders at the French Open with serial winner Rafael Nadal not taking part The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Stars hoping to shine in absence of clay king Nadal – 10 to watch at French Open The likely contenders at Roland Garros. The Independent UK · May 24, 2023
Alcaraz jumps Djokovic, returns to No. 1 in ATP rankings; Medvedev No. 2; Swiatek leads WTA Carlos Alcaraz replaced Novak Djokovic at No. 1 in the ATP rankings, earning the top seeding at the French Open, and Daniil Medvedev’s Italian Open title moved him up to No. 2 ahead of the year’s second Grand Slam tournament. The Hindu · May 24, 2023
Why Wimbledon’s reversal of their ban on Russian players is good for players, fans and the tennis sports industry Can Wimbledon 2023 regain its status as the number one grand slam on the tennis tour? It certainly has the potential to achieve this status with the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club’s (AELTC) reversing its ban on Russian and Belarusian tennis players. The Conversation · May 22, 2023
Daniil Medvedev to move above world number two Novak Djokovic following Rome win Medvedev claimed his first tour-level title on the surface with a 7-5 7-5 victory The Independent UK · May 21, 2023
From ‘hater’ to champion: Daniil Medvedev triumphs on clay to win Italian Open Medvedev, who had not won a match in Rome before this year’s tournament, defeated Holger Rune 7-5 7-5 to win his first clay-court title The Independent UK · May 21, 2023
Elena Rybakina wins Italian Open final after Anhelina Kalininia forced to retire Holger Rune will face Daniil Medvedev in the final of the men’s tournament on Sunday. The Independent UK · May 20, 2023
Stefanos Tsitsipas victory sets up Daniil Medvedev semi-final showdown in Rome Medvedev defeated Yannick Hanfmann while Tsitsipas saw off Borna Coric. The Independent UK · May 18, 2023
Medvedev crushes Hanfmann to storm into Italian Open semi-finals In a commanding display, Daniil Medvedev, currently ranked as the world number three, showcased his prowess on the court against German qualifier Yannick Hanfmann, securing a spot in his maiden Italian Open semi-final with a convincing 6-2, 6-2 victory on Thursday. The Times of India · May 18, 2023
A brand new theme began with Thiem. Or did it? Two years and eight months since that victorious September Sunday, Dominic Thiem is a shadow of his former self. He hasn’t added a single Tour-level trophy to his collection, has struggled with injuries, lost form and motivation, and plummeted in the rankings. The Hindu · May 18, 2023
Cameron Norrie advances at Italian Open to set up Novak Djokovic last-16 clash The British number one overcame Hungary’s Marton Fucsovics in straight sets. The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
Rise of the ‘mini-slams’ cranks up demands on tired players Extension of some Masters tournaments on the ATP and WTA tours to two weeks has sparked a mixed reaction The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2023
Carlos Alcaraz eases past Alexander Zverev at Madrid Open The defending champion was a 6-1 6-2 winner but Daniil Medvedev lost to Aslan Karatsev. The Independent UK · May 2, 2023
Medvedev, Sabalenka Win Opening Matches in Madrid Second-seeded Daniil Medvedev advanced to the third round of the Madrid Open after beating qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-4, 6-3 on Saturday in the Russian's first match of the tournament. In the women’s draw, second-ranked Aryna Sabalenka defeated No. 115 Camila Osorio 6-4, 7-5. The third-ranked Medvedev leads the men’s circuit… Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Apr 29, 2023 Daniil Medvedev sets up Madrid Open tie with Playstation friend Shevchenko Daniil Medvedev reached the third round of the Madrid Open with victory over Andrea Vavassori to set up a match with his Playstation friend Alexander Shevchenko
The New Daily · Apr 25, 2023 Russians, Belarusians signing declarations to play as neutrals at Wimbledon Several Russian and Belarusian players have signed declarations that will clear them to compete as neutrals at this year's Wimbledon .
The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023 Alexander Zverev impresses in win over Roberto Bautista Agut to set up clash with Daniil Medvedev Casper Ruud and Matteo Berrettini also reached the Monte Carlo Masters third round
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023 Medvedev Says Balance Key as He Adapts Game for Clay Daniil Medvedev will head into the Monte Carlo Masters hoping to strike the right balance as the world number four looks to tweak his game for the claycourt swing without compromising on the style that has delivered four titles in 2023. Medvedev has won 18 of his 19 titles, including…
The Guardian - UK · Apr 10, 2023 The new Big Three? Rising trio serve up captivating future for men’s tennis Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune are electrifying the ATP Tour in a way unseen since another certain trio
Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023 Medvedev Beats Sinner in Straight Sets for Miami Open Title Daniil Medvedev won his fourth ATP title of the year Sunday, beating Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 in the Miami Open to move to 6-0 in their career matchup. Medvedev is now the most sizzling player on the men’s tour, winning 24 of his last 25 matches after the 1-hour, 34-minute…
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2023 Daniil Medvedev adds another title with victory at Miami Open The Russian beat Italian Jannik Sinner in two sets at Hard Rock Stadium.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 2, 2023 Resurgent Daniil Medvedev sinks Jannik Sinner to claim Miami Open Daniil Medvedev beat Jannik Sinner 7-5, 6-3 in the final of the Miami Open to claim his fourth title in five weeks
Miami Herald · Apr 1, 2023 Rising star Jannik Sinner, 21, goes for breakthrough win vs. Daniil Medvedev in Miami Open final MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jannik Sinner could not deny the importance of his thrilling, three-set upset of Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals of the 2023 Miami Open on Friday. It was “for sure ... one of the best wins” of his career, he conceded, and set up the 21-year-old Italian…
France 24 · Apr 1, 2023 Russian UN Security Council presidency is absurd, says Zelensky Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Saturday said it was absurd that Russia had assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council, adding this showed the institution's "total bankruptcy". Earlier in the day, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu promised to increase the supply of ammunition to Russian forces in…
The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2023 Carlos Alcaraz loses world No1 spot after defeat to Jannik Sinner in Miami Open semis The Italian will take on Daniil Medvedev while Petra Kvitova takes on Elena Rybakina in the women’s final.