Daniil Medvedev of Russia is close to climbing into the world’s top five as the Professional Tennis Association rankings take shape at the Miami Masters event. A strong run in Florida would push him up to fourth in the standings, potentially overtaking Kasper Ruud of Norway if results align favorably on the courts where the world’s best clash for points and prestige.
Medvedev advanced to the Miami final by defeating fellow Russian Karen Khachanov in a tightly contested match that extended to three sets. He claimed the opening frame in a tiebreak with a 7-5 decision, dropped the second set 3-6, and rallied to secure the third set 6-3. In the championship match, he was set to face the winner of the clash between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Yannick Sinner of Italy, a duel expected to determine the ultimate title and add another notable trophy to Medvedev’s season.
Should Medvedev clinch the title or gather enough ranking points, his ascent would continue a recent surge that has seen him win 23 of his last 24 matches and reach the finals in five straight tournaments. Earlier victories in Dubai, Doha, and Rotterdam have underscored his ongoing form, while a hard-fought loss to Alcaraz, who sits atop the world rankings, came at Indian Wells. This sustained momentum hints at a season that could see him push even deeper into the top five, expanding his already impressive resume on hard courts.
Medvedev’s current run marks his eighth appearance in Masters finals, a testament to his consistency at some of the sport’s most demanding events. The Masters events, including the Miami stop, are a critical barometer of a player’s ability to navigate high-stakes, best-of-three-set formats while maintaining accuracy under pressure. Historically for Medvedev, this level of performance has helped define a career that features multiple Masters titles and a track record of deep runs in major tournaments.
Across the calendar, the sport’s biggest stages have seen Medvedev reach the final rounds in several marquee events. He has previously reached finals in the world’s top tournaments in 2020, 2021, and others. The Miami final would add to a resume that already includes strong showings at Indian Wells, Montreal, Toronto, and Paris, as well as stress-testing performances in Cincinnati, Shanghai, and the US Open. The broader picture for Medvedev is one of resilience and elite-level competition against the sport’s current generation of champions.