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Daniil Medvedev

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A Finnish soldier of the Karelia Brigade, one of the three Finnish Army readiness brigades, operate the K9 artillery, a 155 mm self-propelled howitzer, known for its high mobility, accuracy, and firepower during the NATO Exercise Dynamic Front, on November 17, 2024 near Rovaniemi, in Finnish Lapland. Exercise Dynamic Front is a large-scale multinational field artillery exercise conducted by NATO. The exercise increases the lethality of the Alliance through long-distance fires, builds unit readiness in a complex joint, multi-national environment, and leverages host nation capabilities to increase USARUER-AFâs operational reach. (Photo by Jonathan NACKSTRAND / AFP)

Former Russian president claims Finland plotting attack

Dmitry Medvedev threatened Finnish statehood in an echo of Putin’s aggressive sentiment towards Ukraine

Marc Bennetts

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 28: Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates after defeating Alexei Popyrin of Australia during their Men's Singles Second Round match on Day Five of the 2025 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on August 28, 2025 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. Clive Brunskill/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by CLIVE BRUNSKILL / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

US Open results: Sinner crushes Popyrin as Medvedev fined for meltdown

Australia’s Alexei Popyrin was no match for defending US Open champion Jannik Sinner while Naomi Osaka also had an easy win — and Daniil Medvedev was whacked for his meltdown. LATEST SCORES, RESULTS

Daniil Medvedev and a photographer were the biggest talking points from the first night of the US Open.

Medvedev told to ‘get help’ after meltdown as photographer banned

Tennis legend Boris Becker has told Daniil Medvedev to get ‘professional help’ after a worrying post-match meltdown that followed a chaotic US Open loss.

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escalating rowWorld

Donald Trump says he has ordered two nuclear submarines to be positioned in response to 'highly provocative' comments by Dmitry Medvedev. Pictures: AFP/ Getty Images/Supplied

Trump deploys nuclear subs after ‘provocative’ comments from Russia

The US President said he had ordered the submarines to be moved in response to ‘highly provocative’ comments by a senior Russian official.

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Russia's Daniil Medvedev has been slugged with a monster fine for his Australian Open antics. Picture: AFP

Mad Russian’s monster fine for Aus Open meltdown revealed

Daniil Medvedev had a tumultuous Australian Open – leaving the tournament in the second round after snubbing the media and smashing a camera. And he’s copped a massive punishment because of it.

USA's Learner Tien celebrates victory against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 17, 2025. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Medvedev stunned by teen qualifier in late-night epic

Last year’s Australian Open runner-up Daniil Medvedev has been dumped out of the tournament in a match that finished at 3am against the USA’s Learner Tien.

AFP

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Animated Daniil Medvedev smashes the net during his match against Kasidit Samrej. Picture: Australian Open TV / YouTube

Bizarre ploy to animate the Aus Open explained

Tournament organisers have revealed why “Wii tennis” style animations of matches are being live streamed during the Aus Open which led to one player’s on-court tantrum going viral.

TennisBreaking News

This hand out picture released by the Tennis Australia on January 14, 2025 shows Russia's Daniil Medvedev smashes his racquet during his first round match on Rod Laver Arena at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne. (Photo by JAMES GOURLEY / TENNIS AUSTRALIA / AFP) / ----EDITORS NOTE ----RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE MANDATORY CREDIT

Thai underdog ‘shocked’ by star’s wild act

Daniil Medvedev’s rival has weighed in on his on-court tantrum as a huge fine from tournament organisers appears headed his way.

TennisBreaking News

TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 12: Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning his match against Alex de Minaur of Australia during day three of the Nitto ATP finals 2024 at Inalpi Arena on November 12, 2024 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Medvedev eager to regain ‘disrupter’ tag

Tipped by an Aussie great to win a breakthrough title at Melbourne Park, a famous villain is backing in a unique preparation.

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We stand with The Times writers

With its appalling record of killing opponents, the Putin regime’s warning that editorial writers at our sister paper ‘are now legitimate military targets’ must be taken seriously.

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In this grab from an AFPTV footage, Igor Kirillov, head of the Russian Defence Ministry's radiological, biological and chemical protection unit, speaks at a briefing over an alleged chemical attack on the Syrian city of Douma, at the Patriot park in the Moscow region on June 22, 2018. A senior Russian military official was killed on December 17, 2024 when an explosive device hidden in a scooter went off outside a building in Moscow, officials said. (Photo by AFPTV / AFP)

‘Legitimate act’: The Times article that led to Putin ally’s threats

A leader in The London Times about the assassination of a Russian general has led to serious threats from a key Putin ally. This is the article that caused Dmitri Medvedev to describe Times editors as ‘key military targets’.

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‘A lot of things happen in London’The Times

(FILES) In this file photo taken on April 08, 2018 Russian President Vladimir Putin (L) and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev attend an Orthodox Easter ceremony in Moscow. - Russia's government resigned in a shock announcement on January 15, 2020 after President Vladimir Putin proposed a series of constitutional reforms. In a televised meeting with the Russian president, Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev said the proposals would make significant changes to the country's balance of power and so

Putin ally threatens The London Times

Dmitri Medvedev said the ‘entire management team’ of The Times were military targets and warned ‘be careful’ after the paper ran a leader on Ukraine’s assassination of a Russian general.

Steven Swinford

Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after losing against Russia's Daniil Medvedev during their men's singles quarter-final tennis match on the ninth day of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on July 9, 2024. Medvedev won the match 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 2-6 6-3. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE

Sick and sorry world No.1 crashes out of Wimbledon

Seemingly dizzy on the court at points, Jannik Sinner refused to retire against Daniil Medvedev but was unable to pull off a victory against the odds.

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‘I was struggling physically’Tennis

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 09: Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a backhand against Daniil Medvedev in the Gentlemen's Singles Quarter Final match during day nine of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Medvedev outclasses a wobbly Sinner in five sets

The World No 1 is out of The Championships after succumbing to the Russian he outfoxed in this year’s Australian Open final.

Australia's Alex De Minaur (R) shakes hands with Russia's Daniil Medvedev after winning at the end of their men's round of sixteen singles match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen on day nine of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 3, 2024. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP)

‘Can beat anyone’: Aussie Demon’s huge praise

With Novak Djokovic a chance to withdraw and Alex de Minaur on top of his game, the Australian star received a big confidence boost from a beaten star in Paris.

TOPSHOT - Australia's Alex De Minaur celebrates after winning against Russia's Daniil Medvedev at the end of their men's round of sixteen singles match on Court Suzanne-Lenglen on day nine of the French Open tennis tournament at the Roland Garros Complex in Paris on June 3, 2024. (Photo by ALAIN JOCARD / AFP)

De Minaur stuns Russian superstar to match Hewitt feat

Alex de Minaur is the first Australian man in 20 years to reach the quarter-finals at the French Open after an upset win over fifth seed Daniil Medvedev.

AFP

Russian invasion of UkraineWorld

Russian hackers have interecepted NATO intelligence.

Germany ‘preparing for war’ after military secrets leak

NATO allies in uproar as Germany discuss British and French secret missile deliveries to Ukraine in a call hacked by the Russians.

Jacquelin Magnay

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 29: Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup after winning the 2024 Australian Open Final, at Royal Botanic Gardens on January 29, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Kelly Defina/Getty Images)

Sinner a step too far in Medvedev’s marathon

Daniil Medvedev spent more time on court than any other player in grand slam history and that played into Jannik Sinner’s hands.

sinner’s storyTennis

TOPSHOT - Italy's Jannik Sinner makes himself confortable to pose with the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy at the Royal Botanic Gardens following his victory against Russia's Daniil Medvedev in the men's singles final match of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 29, 2024. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Sweet Sinner a unique and unlikely champion

He’s modelled for Gucci, has a deal with Ferrari and is dating an influencer. But the flame-haired mountain man’s backstory is as compelling as his game.

Sam McPhee

Jannik Sinner celebrates his maiden Australian Open title.

Mental demons resurface as ‘Next Novak’ snatches historic comeback

Dannil Medvedev blasted Jannik Sinner off the court for two sets in the Australian Open final. Then it started to unravel – and the hottest young player in tennis announced himself to the world.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 28: Daniil Medvedev plays a forehand during their Men's Singles Final match against Jannik Sinner of Italy during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 28, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

‘Dead for a week’: History-making run dooms marathon man

Daniil Medvedev could barely walk after his first round match at the Australian Open. He wound up sweating through a record 24 hours and 17 minutes on court and it still wasn’t enough.

Sam Landsberger

Margin Call at the tennisMargin Call

MELBOURNE , AUSTRALIA. January 27 , 2024. Australian Open Tennis. Day 14. Mens final. Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev on Rod Laver Arena. Deborra-Lee Furness and Simon Baker . Pic: Michael Klein

Who’s who at centre court of Melbourne Park

Never mind cost of living, Albo’s broken promise or the early exit of a perennial champion, the main business at Melbourne Park on Sunday night was the men’s Australian Open final.

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 26: Daniil Medvedev celebrates winning match point in their Semifinal singles match against Alexander Zverev of Germany during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 26, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)

Comeback for the ages: Medvedev flips table on Zverev in epic semi

One hour into the second semi final, Daniil Medvedev would have been thinking about what movies he wanted to watch on the plane home. Three hours later, he’s thinking about his chance to win the Australian Open.

Sam Landsberger and Scott Gullan

Australian OpenTennis

Russia's Daniil Medvedev attends a training session ahead of the men's singles semi-final match on day 12 of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 25, 2024. (Photo by Paul Crock / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Medvedev the sleepy Octopus with tentacles of venom

Daniil Medvedev floats across a baseline while hitting sinuous, looping, somersaulting forehands and circular eight-handed backhands.

Australian OpenTennis

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 23: Novak Djokovic of Serbia is interviewed by Nick Kyrgios after their quarterfinals singles match against Taylor Fritz of the United States during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on January 23, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Novak regains his cool to reach 48th major semi-final

Novak Djokovic’s World No.1 ranking is up for grabs at the Australian Open, but he won’t give it up without a fight.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates victory against against Portugal's Nuno Borges during their men's singles match on day nine of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 22, 2024. (Photo by David GRAY / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Brutal reality check that changed tennis ‘bad boy’ for good

A smashing in southern France changed it all for Daniil Medvedev, who looks in red-hot form as he attempts to finally cash in on his great success at Melbourne Park.

Sam Landsberger

NIS, SERBIA - FEBRUARY 02: Serbia's Davis Cup team player Novak Djokovic (L) shake hands with the Russia Davis Cup player Daniil Medvedev (R) during the official draw ceremony ahead of the World Group Davis Cup tie between Serbia and Russia on February 3, 2017 in Nis, Serbia. (Photo by Srdjan Stevanovic/Getty Images)

Private jet and a GOAT: Unlikely friendship’s ‘unbelievable’ origin

They’re two of the most fiery and competitive stars in the tennis world – but Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev aren’t enemies. Far from it. And the backstory of their bromance is remarkable.

Australian OpenTennis

Russia's Daniil Medvedev celebrates after victory against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori in their men's singles match on day five of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne early on January 19, 2024. (Photo by Anthony WALLACE / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

There’s no room for night howls at Open

Daniil Medvedev’s win was no yawn but will it scupper his chances of making it through to the fourth round.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev reacts as he plays against Marcos Giron of the US during their men's singles match on day one of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 16, 2023. (Photo by WILLIAM WEST / AFP) / -- IMAGE RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - STRICTLY NO COMMERCIAL USE --

Aus Open ‘villain’ vows to change after latest controversy

Daniil Medvedev’s on-court antics are almost legendary at this time of year in Melbourne, but after a long off-season break the Russian has vowed to show a new side at the Australian Open.

‘Victory will be ours’World

Russia's former president and now serving as deputy chairman of the country's Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev (L), visits the Totsky military training field outside Siberian city of Orenburg on July 14, 2023. (Photo by Yekaterina SHTUKINA / SPUTNIK / AFP)

Moscow may annex more of Ukraine

Moscow does does not fully control any iy already hols and is battling a Kyiv counteroffensive to take them back.

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