At a recent press conference ahead of the Australian Open, Daniil Medvedev weighed in on the icy handshakes that sometimes punctuate the world of professional tennis. Seizing the moment, the Russian star expressed his admiration for Novak Djokovic’s ability to manage his emotions after a match. Medvedev noted that following a contest, Djokovic swiftly sets aside any frustrations, demonstrating remarkable composure. Here’s what he had to say.
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Novak Djokovic in 2025
2 – 1win/loss
7
1
37 years old
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Ranked world No. 7, Djokovic’s latest match was on January 3rd, where he faced a surprising defeat against world No. 171 Reilly Opelka, with a scoreline of 7-6(6) 6-3 in the Brisbane quarters.
Currently, Djokovic holds a record of 2 wins and 1 loss this year.
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
46 – 21win/loss
5
1
28 years old
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Currently ranked No. 5, Medvedev’s last encounter took place on November 14th, 2024, where he fell to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, with a score of 6-3 6-4 during the round robin of the Nitto ATP Finals.
This year, the prolific Russian boasts an impressive 46-21 win-loss record.
His next appearance will be at Rotterdam for the ABN AMRO Open, where he is set to commence on January 1st from the main draw.
In their encounters, Novak Djokovic and Daniil Medvedev have faced off 15 times, with Djokovic leading the head-to-head with a score of 10-5.
