TennisDaniil 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.
TennisLast 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.
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TennisBreaking NewsTournament 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 NewsDaniil Medvedev’s rival has weighed in on his on-court tantrum as a huge fine from tournament organisers appears headed his way.
TennisBreaking NewsTipped by an Aussie great to win a breakthrough title at Melbourne Park, a famous villain is backing in a unique preparation.
EditorialWith 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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Times leaderThe TimesA 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 TimesDmitri 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.
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TennisSeemingly 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’TennisThe World No 1 is out of The Championships after succumbing to the Russian he outfoxed in this year’s Australian Open final.
TennisNewsWireWith 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.
TennisAlex 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.
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Russian invasion of UkraineWorldNATO allies in uproar as Germany discuss British and French secret missile deliveries to Ukraine in a call hacked by the Russians.
TennisDaniil Medvedev spent more time on court than any other player in grand slam history and that played into Jannik Sinner’s hands.
sinner’s storyTennisHe’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.
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TennisDannil 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.
TennisDaniil 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.
Margin Call at the tennisMargin CallNever 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.
TennisOne 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.
Australian OpenTennisDaniil Medvedev floats across a baseline while hitting sinuous, looping, somersaulting forehands and circular eight-handed backhands.