The times they Are a changing. It is possible to see the tallest and lankiest players moving like gazelles from the back of the court, with a style of play that allows them to succeed and not suffer long-term impact injuries. Daniil Medvedev He is a player marked by that prototype, and his rise to number one in the ATP ranking certifies a change in outlook that is reflected through clear statistics. Russian is already highest number one in ATP historysurpassing precisely his compatriot Marat Safe, who reached the top with a height of 1.93 centimeters. Daniil is five centimeters ahead of Marat (1,98 cm), a sign that we could soon get used to seeing true giants occupy the privileged positions of the circuit.
26-year-old @DaniilMedwed is tallest of 27 No. 1s in ATP Rankings history.
6’6”/198cm Medvedev (RUS)
6’4”/193cm Marat Safin (RUS)
6’3”/191cm @KYevgeni (RUS)
6’3”/191cm @Andy_Murray (GBR)
6’3”/191cm @GugaKuerten (BRA)
6’3”/191cm @CharlyMoya (ESP)
6’3”/191cm @TheBorisBecker (GER)– ATP Media Info (@ATPMediaInfo) February 24, 2022
