Russian tennis phenom Daniil Medvedev isn’t just a world-class athlete. This guy is a certified Cincinnati Reds superfan, and he just proved he knows their roster and stats cold after throwing out the first pitch at Monday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals. We’re talking about deep baseball knowledge from a guy who lives in Monaco!
From Tennis Courts to the Diamond: Medvedev’s Unexpected Fandom
Medvedev’s love for the Reds started after a pretty tough moment in his own career. He told the *Cincinnati Enquirer*’s Shelby Dermer that he became a Reds fan after attending his first live baseball game in Ohio, right after he lost at the 2025 Cincinnati Open. Talk about finding solace in a new sport! He described feeling like, “why haven’t I gone before?” Since then, he’s been all in, telling Dermer he started watching baseball “more than any other sport, except tennis.” For him, it’s simple: “Since they were the first team I saw live, why not be a Cincinnati Reds fan?” It just shows you how powerful that first live game experience can be.
He’s Got the Receipts: Medvedev’s Mind-Blowing Baseball Brain
This isn’t just casual fandom, folks. When quizzed on his Reds knowledge, Medvedev nailed the team’s record. Not only that, he correctly identified their leaders in home runs, batting average, and wins. He even got super close to guessing Elly De La Cruz’s batting average and Chase Burns’ ERA. That’s serious dedication! He told Dermer that he knows “pretty much every player and every stat” regarding the Reds. “When I’m a fan of something, I like to really be into it. That’s my team,” he said. This dude, currently ranked world No. 7 by ATP, is immersed, even as he’s battling in his own sport. He was in town again for the Cincinnati Open, but after throwing out that pitch on Monday, his tennis run was cut short on Tuesday with a 6-7, 7-6, 6-1 loss to American wild card Brandon Nakashima in the third round. Even with his own tournament going on, his mind is clearly on the diamond.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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