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Meet tennis star who won Shanghai Masters with a ruthless demolition

People watch the men's singles final match between Daniil Medvedev of Russia (bottom) and Alexander Zverev of Germany (top) at the Shanghai Masters tennis tournament in Shanghai on October 13, 2019. [Photo by NOEL CELIS / AFP]

Novak Djokovic calls him a "very complete" player and Alexander Zverev says he has a unique style that makes him the best in men's tennis on current, breathtaking form.

Now Daniil Medvedev is homing in on Roger Federer's third place in the world rankings before the year is out and chasing a first Grand Slam title next year.

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