Medvedev Reaffirms Russian Citizenship After Advancing at Australian Open

The remark contrasts with recent moves by compatriots who have opted for Australia, Austria or Uzbekistan.

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He said he has never considered changing nationality and emphasized that birthplace matters to him, while stressing respect for players who chose differently.
Daniil Medvedev reached the Australian Open third round by defeating France’s Quentin Halys.
The world No. 3 is scheduled to face Hungary’s world No. 47 Fábián Marozsán in the next round.
Russian Tennis Federation president Shamil Tarpishchev said in February 2025 that at least 20 players could switch, and several have since done so, including Daria Kasatkina to Australia, Anastasia Potapova to Austria, and Polina Kudermetova and Kamilla Rakhimova to Uzbekistan.
Separately, 18-year-old Mirra Andreeva said she has not considered changing her status and has received no offers to do so.