Daniil Medvedev, the current Russian #1 tennis star has risen steadily through the ranks since turning professional in 2014. He has 16 singles titles to his name and has previously held the coveted #1 ATP singles rank. 

LagateRaho.com looks at Medvedev’s game to better understand his strengths and weaknesses:

Strengths:

Focus and consistency: Medvedev has the exceptional ability to remain focused and calm during matches, allowing him to maintain a high level of consistency and play at a high level for long periods of time.

Solid backhand: Medvedev has one of the best two-handed backhands in the game, with a solid grip that allows him to generate control and power, both when defending and attacking. 

Tactical adaptability – Medvedev is able to tailor his game plan to his opponents’ strengths and weaknesses, making him a tough opponent on any surface.

Weaknesses:

Movement: Medvedev’s movement on the court is sometimes criticized as awkward, making it difficult for him to effectively cover the court. This weakness often gets him stuck in difficult positions against his top rivals. 

Lack of creative serving: While Medvedev’s serving is usually quite powerful and effective, he often lacks the creativity required when a top opponent has figured his serve out. 

Emotional outbursts: In matches when tensions are high, Medvedev’s passion often gets the better of him, leading to outbursts or lapses in concentration which often cost him a string of points.