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“Absolutely not surprised” – Kafelnikov on the defeat of Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev and Sebastian Korda / Photo: © REUTERS / Hannah McKay
Two-time Grand Slam champion Yevgeny Kafelnikov said he was not surprised by the defeat of Russian tennis player Daniil Medvedev from American Sebastian Korda in the third round of the Australian Open.
– Absolutely not surprised. I predicted that there would be a struggle in this match. Even before the tournament, he said that perhaps the game with Korda would be the most difficult – and it happened. Opponents learn – there’s nothing you can do.
Nobody stands still. The aura that surrounded Medvedev two years ago, when the opponents did not understand how to beat him, is gone now. They are all sure that they have a chance to beat Daniel. It will be even more difficult for Medvedev to hold his positions. Unfortunately, his game has become predictable for opponents. Something needs to be changed,” Kafelnikov told the “Championship”.
In the next round, Korda will face Pole Hubert Hurkacz.
Source: Sportbox
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Tennis player Daniil Sarksyan has changed his sports citizenship and will play for Armenia.
The 19-year-old player’s profile on the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) website states that he now represents Armenia.
Sarksyan is a native of Perm. At the age of 16, he moved to Rafael Nadal’s academy in Spain to train. At the end of 2025, the athlete ranks 1094th in the ATP rankings in singles.
In December, several Russian tennis players changed their sports citizenship, including Polina Kudermetova, Kamilla Rakhimova and Anastasia Potapova.
Source: Sportbox
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Four Ukrainian tennis players were included in the doubles entry list Australian Open 2025.
Ukrainian women will play in the doubles tournament on the courts of Melbourne: Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremskaya, Lyudmila Kichenok and Nadezhda Kichenok. Unfortunately, there will be no all-Ukrainian tandem in Australia.
Kostyuk will perform alongside Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Aus Open, and Yastremskaya will play alongside Alisha Parks.
Lyudmila and Nadezhda will not play together at AO-2026, although they will start the season with the same duet in the Brisbane 500 meters. It was announced that Lyudmila will be with Katie Volynets, and Nadezhda will be with Makoto Ninomiya.
Australian Open 2026 will take place from January 12 to February 1. Elina Svitolina, Marta Kostyuk, Dayana Yastremskaya and Alexandra Oleynikova will represent Ukraine in singles. Yulia Starodubtseva, Angelina Kalinina, Daria Snigur and Vitaly Sachko will perform in the eliminations.
Source: Sport UA
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Ukrainian tennis player Dayana Yastremskaya She shared gorgeous photos from her holiday in Bali.
The athlete poses against the backdrop of the picturesque Kanto Lampo waterfall, showing off a toned figure and excellent physical shape.
Fans showered the post with compliments.
Let us also note that Dayana continues to prepare for the new tennis season in one of the most beautiful corners of the world, using the break to recuperate and start over.
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Source: Sport UA
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