Medvedev knocked out of Paris Masters after loss to Buse and conduct penalty

Daniil Medvedev fell in round two of the Paris Masters, receiving an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty as the tournament progressed.

Daniil Medvedev’s campaign at the 2026 Paris Masters ended abruptly on 4 November. According to Tennis.com, the Russian was defeated by Ignacio Buse in the second round. The same day, the Arabic news network reported that Medvedev received an unsportsmanlike‑conduct penalty after sitting down mid‑match, and Tennis Majors highlighted the upset as part of a broader “shock Wednesday” that also saw other top seeds fall.

Who is Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Sergeyevich Medvedev is a Russian professional tennis player born on 11 February 1996 in Moscow, as recorded in his Wikidata profile. He has previously held the world No. 1 ranking in men’s singles on the ATP Tour. Medvedev has amassed 25 ATP Tour‑level singles titles, including the 2021 US Open and the 2020 ATP Finals.

Lesser‑known facts, Medvedev shares his 11 February birthday with inventor Thomas Edison and actress Jennifer Aniston. The Index also records that 730 people were born in Moscow, the most notable of whom is poet Alexander Pushkin. Medvedev’s height is listed as 198 cm in the Index. Finally, the Index notes that he has a Wikipedia article in 55 languages and is ranked 2 635th in the People and Position Index.