The Russian ended Novak Djokovic’s reign and is the first man in 18 years to take the top spot from one of the ‘Big Four’
Russian ace Daniil Medvedev has made history by becoming his country’s third male world tennis number one, knocking Novak Djokovic off the top spot.
Reigning US Open champion Medvedev did this by reaching 8,615 points through a run to the semi-finals at the Mexican Open, where he was beaten by recent Australian Open foe Rafael Nadal, and therefore overtaking Djokovic’s tally of 8,465 points.
“Of course I am happy to reach No. 1. It was my goal since I was young and especially my goal in the latest times,” remarked Medvedev to the ATP.
“I got a lot of messages from many people and from other tennis players and I just want to thank everybody for the big support.”
The greatest achievement in professional tennis.🙌
Congratulations @DaniilMedwed, the new #ATPRankings World No. 1🥇 pic.twitter.com/ovgz2WENY4
— ATP Tour (@atptour) February 28, 2022