Taking the court for the first time as the World No. 1, top seed Daniil Medvedev eased into the third round with a 6-3, 6-2 win over 21-year-old Czech qualifier Tomas MacHac on Saturday.

Indian Wells: World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev beats MacHac to ease into R3, Stefanos Tsitsipas survives scare

Moscovite Daniil Medvedev reached the pinnacle of men's tennis when he became the ATP's world number one on Monday but what should have been a day of pride for Russian sport has been engulfed by the country's invasion of Ukraine.

Daniil Medvedev's No. 1 rank in danger as Ukrainian federation demands Russia's ban

Daniil Medvedev on Monday became the 27th player to reach No. 1 in the ATP Rankings. The 26-year-old (8,615 points) passes Serbian Novak Djokovic (8,465), who has held the top spot in men's tennis for a record 361 total weeks.

Daniil Medvedev pips Novak Djokovic to become World No 1 in ATP rankings

Rafael Nadal beat new world number one Daniil Medvedev 6-3 6-3 in a rematch of their Australian Open clash to storm into the final of the ATP 500 event in Acapulco on Friday.

Rafael Nadal beats World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev to enter Mexican Open final

New world number one Daniil Medvedev defeated Japan`s Yoshihito Nishioka 6-2 6-3 in Acapulco on Thursday to storm into the semi-finals of the ATP 500 event, where he will take on Rafa Nadal in an Australian Open final rematch.

New world No.1 Daniil Medvedev and Rafael Nadal renew rivalry in Acapulco semis

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has called for peace after his country attacked Ukraine. Medvedev was confirmed as the new world number one in men's singles tennis on Thursday after defeating Japan's Yoshihito Nishioka in the quarter-final of the Mexican Open to set up a semi-final clash against current Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal.

'People should stay together': New world no.1 Daniil Medvedev calls for peace after Russia attacks Ukraine

Novak Djokovic suffered a shock 6-4 7-6(4) defeat by qualifier Jiri Vesely in the Dubai Tennis Championships quarter-finals on Thursday and will lose his status as world number one next week.

Novak Djokovic to lose world number one ranking to Daniil Medvedev after shock defeat against Jiri Vesely

Russia's Daniil Medvedev defeated Benoit Paire of France 6-3 6-4 in the first round of the Abierto Mexicano tournament in Acapulco on Tuesday to get his quest for the world number one ranking off to a winning start.

Mexican Open: Daniil Medvedev beats France's Benoit Paire in pursuit of world no. 1 ranking

Growing up, sports dominated a major chunk of my daily life. Either it was starting the day by flipping the newspaper backwards, to get the sports updates, or fighting for the remote -- with the elder sibling -- to watch sporting events from across the globe (not denying, cricket remained top priority).

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Aslan Karatsev is set to compete in the Round of 16 in the ongoing Maharashtra Open, in Pune, on Thursday (February 03). Ahead of his match versus Swedish player Elias Ymer, Alsan spilled the beans on the high-voltage Australian Open men's singles final between his compatriot Russia's Daniil Medvedev and Spaniard Rafael Nadal.

EXCLUSIVE | 'Fans love Big Three': Aslan Karatsev on lack of support for Daniil Medvedev in Aus Open final

On Sunday (January 30), tennis fans across the globe were blessed to see one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the game, or in sports overall, when Rafael Nadal came from two sets down to emerge on top of Russia's Daniil Medvedev to clinch the 2022 Australian Open final at Melbourne Park, Australia.

EXCLUSIVE | Aus Open 2022: Rafael Nadal is G.O.A.T, he's like a Jekyll of Hyde, says Indian coach Nandan Bal

Rafael Nadal and Daniil Medvedev produced an enthralling contest in the 2022 Australian Open men's singles' final at the Melbourne Park on Sunday (January 30). After leading Nadal by two sets, the 25-year-old Medvedev was in for a huge surprise as the Spainard produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the sport to win 2-6, 6-7 (5-7), 6-4, 6-4, 7-5.

'Boring': Daniil Medvedev's reaction goes viral during Aus Open final presentation ceremony - Watch

Not only did Rafa Nadal`s staggering comeback victory over Daniil Medvedev in the Australian Open final earn him a men`s record 21st Grand Slam title it also showed once again the folly of assuming a new order is seizing power in men`s tennis.

Australian open: Rafael Nadal's historic triumph slams door on young pretenders again

Rafael Nadal staged an incredible comeback from two set down to beat 2nd seed Daniil Medvedev in an epic final to create history at the Australian Open 2022 on Sunday (January 30).

Rafael Nadal beats Daniil Medvedev to win Australian Open 2022, bags record 21st Grand Slam title

Rafa Nadal and Daniil Medvedev will face off in a generational clash on Sunday for the year`s first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open, with both men having the chance to write their names into the record books.

Australian open: Rafael Nadal faces dream-wrecker Daniil Medvedev in more than just a Slam final

World No. 2 tennis player Daniil Medvedev has said he has faith in his capabilities, adding that there wasn`t any pressure on him ahead of the Australian Open title showdown against Spanish stalwart Rafael Nadal on Sunday.

Have faith in my capabilities; there is no pressure ahead of Australian Open final against Nadal: Medvedev

Since Wimbledon ended last July, there's been so much discussion in tennis about the first man to win 21 Grand Slam titles. The focus has been almost entirely on Novak Djokovic's bid; almost none of it on Rafael Nadal.

21 or 2/2? Rafael Nadal, Daniil Medvedev fight for history in Australian Open final

On Friday (January 28), the two semi-finals of the men's singles took place in the Australian Open, in Melbourne. While Rafael Nadal beat Italy's Matteo Berrettini in four sets, Russia's Daniil Medvedev went past Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas to setup a riveting final face-off with the Spaniard.

Aus Open: How can you be so bad? Daniil Medvedev slams chair umpire during Stefanos Tsitsipas face-off - Watch

The world number two Daniil Medvedev on Friday quipped that Novak Djokovic will be watching Sunday`s Australian Open final as the Russian takes on Rafael Nadal in the summit clash.

Djokovic will be watching the Australian Open final, says Medvedev after booking clash with Nadal

On Friday (January 28), the two men's singles semi-finals of the Australian Open will be held in Melbourne. While Rafael Nadal will take on Italy's Matteo Berretini in the first semi-final, Greek player Stefanos Tsitsipas will lock horns with Daniil Medvedev in the second semi-final later in the day.

EXCLUSIVE | Nandan Bal opines on Aus Open men's singles' semi-final fixtures, hints at mega event's winner

Daniil Medvedev will play Rafa Nadal for the Australian Open title on Sunday after a stirring victory over Greek fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the semi-final on Friday.

Aus Open: Daniil Medvedev takes down Stefanos Tsitsipas, sets up final clash vs Rafael Nadal

Top seed Daniil Medvedev battled back from two sets down and saved a match point against Canada`s Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the Australian Open semi-finals with a 6-7(4) 3-6 7-6(2) 7-5 6-4 victory on Wednesday.

Australian Open: Daniil Medvedev edges past Felix Auger-Aliassime in riveting battle, enters semis

Daniil Medvedev has tapped into the energy of the crowd at Melbourne Park by playing both hero and villain, while the world number two`s mind games have also earned him comparisons with American great Jimmy Connors.

Daniil Medvedev playing both hero and villain at Australian Open

An agitated Daniil Medvedev teed off at the chair umpire and lost his cool in the heat before steadying to claim a 6-2 7-6(4) 6-7(4) 7-5 win over Maxime Cressy and book his second Australian Open quarter-final on Monday.

Daniil Medvedev loses temper but beats Maxime Cressy to reach quarter-finals of Australian Open

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