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Medvedev predicts Wawrinka will stay involved in tennis after retiring
Daniil Medvedev praised Stan Wawrinka at a press conference at the Almaty Open, ahead of Wawrinka's planned retirement later this year.
Medvedev said Wawrinka was a great person and a fighter on court.
Wawrinka won three Grand Slam titles, after developing from a strong player into someone capable of beating the best in tennis.
The two men have played six times, with Medvedev leading their rivalry 4-2.
Medvedev said tennis would miss Wawrinka, but predicted he would return to tennis in some role.
Wawrinka is due to finish his career with a December exhibition match involving Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Gael Monfils.
Daniil Medvedev predicted that Stan Wawrinka would remain involved in tennis after retiring.
Medvedev praised Wawrinka as a great person and a fighter on court.
He said Wawrinka’s Grand Slam victories had been fun to watch as he developed as a player.
Wawrinka is due to finish his career with an exhibition match in December.
The article says Medvedev leads their head-to-head record 4-2.
- Who
- Daniil Medvedev predicted Stan Wawrinka would stay involved in tennis after retiring.
- What
- Medvedev praised Wawrinka and said tennis would miss him.
- When
- Medvedev made the comments at an Almaty Open press conference; the publication date was October 23, 2026.
- Where
- At the Almaty Open.
- Why
- Medvedev was asked about Wawrinka’s legacy as the Swiss player prepares to retire.
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Wawrinka is due to finish his career with an exhibition match including Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Gael Monfils.
Tennis Head published Medvedev’s comments about Wawrinka at the Almaty Open.
Medvedev and Wawrinka first met in the Wimbledon first round.
- Prediction
- Medvedev expects Wawrinka to stay involved in tennis
- Retirement event
- Exhibition match planned for December
- Exhibition participants
- Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Gael Monfils
- Head-to-head
- Medvedev leads Wawrinka 4-2
- First meeting
- Wimbledon, 2017
What people are saying
I think for sure [tennis will miss him] a lot. Because he’s first of all a great guy, not talking as a tennis player.
He’s super chilled, but on court he’s a fighter
I think he will stay in tennis sooner or later. Maybe I’m wrong, but we’ll see.