Daniil Medvedev supports Cincinnati Reds while preparing for Cincinnati Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:42 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Daniil Medvedev, ranked No. 7 in tennis, expressed his fandom for the Cincinnati Reds during his visit to the Lindner Family Tennis Center ahead of the Cincinnati Open. Medvedev has been closely following the Reds, tracking their games despite his busy ATP schedule. He shares that his interest in the Reds began last year after attending a game following a tournament loss. Medvedev plans to throw the first pitch at Great American Ball Park on August 17 as the Reds host the St. Louis Cardinals.
- •Medvedev practiced at the Lindner Family Tennis Center on August 13.
- •He followed the Reds' ongoing game against the Chicago White Sox.
- •Medvedev became a Reds fan after attending a game last year.
- •He will throw the first pitch at a Reds game on August 17.
- •Medvedev noted Reds player Hunter Greene's injury as a setback for the team.
- 3:42 PMYahoo Sports — How did tennis star Daniil Medvedev become a die-hard Reds fan?
"Daniil Medvedev, the No. 7 tennis player in the world, is a big fan of the Cincinnati Reds. Here's how it happened.
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