Daniil Medvedev suggests the big goal he still wants to achieve in tennis before retiring

Daniil Medvedev, the Grand Slam champion and former world number one, remains focused on achieving new goals in his tennis career. Despite a challenging 2025 season that saw him drop to world number 18, Medvedev has rebounded by winning four titles and reaching the final at Indian Wells. This resurgence has allowed him to return to the top five in the ATP rankings and secure a spot in the ATP Finals for the seventh time in his career.

During a recent interview in Turin, Medvedev jokingly mentioned his desire to hit a "tweener" shot in a match, where the ball is hit between his legs. However, he clarified that such an action would be inappropriate at critical moments like match points or when leading by 40-0. Medvedev expressed his desire to improve his Olympic performance, stating that while he has experienced everything in tennis, he still aims to fight for medals at the Games.

Medvedev has competed in two Olympic Games, with mixed results. He reached the quarter-finals in singles at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, falling to Pablo Carreno Busta. At the 2024 Paris Olympics, he lost in the first round. This year, Medvedev will be 32, and the LA Games in 2028, which will be held on hard courts, may present a better opportunity for him to excel.