Miami Open champion Daniil Medvedev opens up on "amazing emotions" of being a father
Daniil Medvedev expressed his appreciation for his wife, Daria Medvedeva, and their daughter following his win at the 2023 Miami Open.
Medvedev defeated Jannik Sinner in straight sets in the Miami Open final on Sunday (April 2) to win his fifth ATP Masters 1000 title. The former World No. 1 maintained his dominance on his serve as well as his return, converting four of his six break point opportunities to win 7-5, 6-3. The win in Miami marks the Russian's fourth title of the season, and his 19th title overall.
Following the match, Medvedev expressed his love and appreciation for his wife Daria and their daughter, who was born in October 2022. He talked about the "amazing emotions" that accompanied his experience of becoming a father and referred to his daughter as "a pure beauty."
"Well, first of all, it's amazing. It's just amazing emotions. She is a pure beauty. I'm really happy to have them both in my life," Medvedev said in coversation with Tennis Channel presenters Jim Courier and Brett Haber.
The 27-year-old also highlighted the limited time he was able to spend with his daughter during his title runs at the Qatar Open and the Dubai Tennis Championships due to the demanding schedule of the ATP Tour.
"I was spending an hour with my daughter in the mornings and that's it," he said. "That's how tennis life is."
Daniil Medvedev reckons his presence at home would make his daughter happier following Miami title win
Daniil Medvedev reflected on winning his first ATP Masters 1000 title as a father. He reckoned that his daughter would be more appreciative of his presence at home with her than his title win in Miami.
"I'm not sure if she cares about whether I have a title or not because probably she would be happier if I come home over there," Medvedev said in his post-match interview.
The 27-year-old also joked that his daughter wouldn't care whether he won an ATP 500 event or a Masters 1000 event.
"Well, I dont think my daughter cares if it's a 1000 or a 500," he added.
Following his win at the Miami Open, Daniil Medvedev will make his return to the ATP top 4. Meanwhile, his opponent Jannik Sinner will match his career-high ranking of World No. 9. The pair will be back in action for the start of their claycourt season at the Monte-Carlo Masters, scheduled to begin on April 9.