The rivalry between Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas stands out as one of the most talked-about matchups in the world of tennis. Catching a spark right from their first match back in 2018 at the Miami Open, both of them have given several moments of intense competitive play that the fans enjoy. Continuing the growth of these levels right until now, the Russian recently opened up about the current status of it.

Russian ATP star Daniil Medvedev recently came forward to add a new chapter to the future of his on-court rivalry with the Greek sensation. The two have been giving signs of getting along well, be it through their practice sessions at Indian Wells or with the recent statement. After their last encounter at the Vienna Open, where Medvedev secured a victory, he unveiled a shift from initial tensions to mutual respect.

“I believe now we have perfectly normal, respectful relationship. Who knows? Maybe there will be arguments on court again but I think [our relationship] has been developing only in a positive direction,” Medvedev stated, explaining that their bond appears to be moving in a positive direction. However, the fact that he showed uncertainty in his statement, there still may be a lot to come.

The duo’s rivalry began with a tense exchange during their first match in Miami in 2018. However, since then, they have fostered a respectful dynamic, focusing on their tennis performances rather than personal conflicts.

With Medvedev boasting a 9-4 lead in their head-to-head encounters, the rivalry promises exciting matchups in the future. As both players continue to excel on the ATP tour, fans can anticipate thrilling battles and a display of top-tier tennis prowess between these two formidable competitors. Having said that, Medvedev also elaborated on his take by revealing how the two aren’t close friends yet and what it takes to be one in the Tennis world.

Daniil Medvedev reveals what it would take for him and Tsitsipas to be close friends

Besides giving out the statement that depicted uncertainty about the current magnitude of their relationship, Daniil Medvedev also talked about how they have progressed together. Despite being competitors existing in the same line of play, Medvedev explained the fact along with giving out a positive remark.

“In tennis, in general, being very close friends with someone is difficult. You need to know each other for a long time, have common interests – like Andrey (Rublev), Karen (Khachanov) and Roman (Safiullin) . It seems to me that now we (himself and Tsitsipas) have completely normal, respectful relations,” he said.

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As both of them finally appear to be falling in a fair line, it still remains to be seen if the good terms continue to exist or if the heat makes its way again.