Even if the Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev clinches the Australian Open title, his climb in the ATP rankings will stay static. The path to rising higher requires more than just a deep run; the tournament title itself is essential for a significant leap, and this year’s results show the gap between winning and advancing deep through Melbourne Park.
At AO 2024, only the champion would threaten the top of the standings. Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz and Serbian Novak Djokovic, meanwhile, faced the reality of exiting the event at the quarter-final stage or earlier. Alcaraz still has to override a tough quarter-final challenge, where he is scheduled to meet German star Alexander Zverev.
Medvedev is slated to meet Polish contender Hubert Hurkacz in the Australian Open quarter-finals. The match is set for January 24, with the start time estimated close to 05:30 Moscow time, an early morning tilt that will test both players’ endurance on the big stage.
Djokovic continues to lead the ATP rankings with a substantial margin, holding 11,055 points. Alcaraz sits in second place with 8,855 points, while Medvedev remains firmly within the top three, currently at 7,555 points. The ongoing race for positions behind Djokovic highlights the consistency needed to stay near the summit through a demanding season.
Looking back at 2023, Medvedev collected several notable titles. He prevailed in Rome, defeating Danish challenger Holger Rune, and went on to win in other major markets. He topped competitions in Miami against Italian Jannik Sinner, Dubai where his final faced compatriot Andrei Rublev, Doha in a final against Andy Murray from Great Britain, and a Rotterdam event that culminated with Jannik Sinner again across the net. These triumphs underscored Medvedev’s ability to win on multiple surfaces and in varied conditions, reinforcing his status as a formidable competitor on the global tour.
Renne Stubbs recently commented on Medvedev’s trajectory, reflecting on the challenges and potential of the player’s ongoing journey. The remarks emphasize how a single tournament can reshape momentum and how the calendar of events in the next year could influence the rankings and grand-slam outcomes.