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Daniel Medvedev with his wife Daria Medvedeva (Source: X)
“Behind every successful man, there is a woman”. This famous saying is well highlighted in the life of an athlete. Men's Wimbledon 2024 enters its business end with just three more matches to decide the winners. Apart from skills, technique and fitness, the mental state of the players is also important to succeed in these high-profile tournaments.
Russia’s Daniil Medvedev will take on Carlos Alcaraz in one of the semi-finals on Friday (July 12) in a bid to clinch his second Grand Slam. The 28-year-old has produced impressive performances so far and his recent quarter-final victory over Jannik Sinner showed how mental state is essential to success.
A strong presence of mind is a must for a player and their partners play a big role in that by providing them continuous support and distracting them from outside noises. For Medvedev, the character is being played by his wife Daria Medvedeva. Over the years, Daria has stood by him on his professional journey and has been a profound catalyst in his excellence.
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Daniil and Daria became close when they played competitive tennis against each other as teenagers. Unfortunately, Daria had to end her career at the age of 18 after suffering multiple injuries. However, she continued to support Daniil and her deep understanding of the game was very helpful to him.
"It’s great that she understands tennis. She knows that we can’t go shopping before the game. Understands that I can be busy from 8 am until the evening," Daniil said during a press conference.
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They got married in 2018 in an intimate ceremony. In October 2022, the couple welcomed their first child, a daughter named Alisa. Daniil has credited his wife for his success on multiple occasions. She has been there through thick and thin over the years.
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As Daniil prepares for his crucial match on Friday, Daria's presence and game awareness will play a crucial role in his performance. She is expected to attend the semi-final showdown to cheer her husband on.