While Carlos Alcaraz’s new Netflix documentary “My Way” offers fans an in-depth look at his life on and off the court, Daniil Medvedev says that kind of personal exposure just isn’t for him.
The former US Open champion made it clear he’s not interested in opening up his private world for a camera crew, even if he respects Alcaraz’s decision to do so.
Medvedev, who made a brief appearance in Netflix’s earlier tennis series Break Point, shared why he draws a firm line when it comes to personal space.
“I can be pretty strict about my private life,” Medvedev said. “People sometimes ask for photos when I’m eating, and I’ll say no. After dinner, fine—but not during. Imagine that with a documentary… you let them in, and they want more. They want to film your wife, your daughters, ask about your family. It becomes too much.”
The 29-year-old Russian, currently one of the sport’s top stars, understands that a certain level of public attention comes with success. Still, he believes it’s essential to protect parts of his life from the spotlight.
“You have to keep something for yourself, or you risk losing all sense of privacy,” Medvedev added. “That’s probably why I’d never do a documentary. But never say never.”
Earlier this year, Medvedev and his wife Daria welcomed their second child, a life milestone he’s chosen to keep largely out of the public eye.
While fans may not be getting a behind-the-scenes look at Medvedev anytime soon, his honesty about boundaries provides a rare glimpse into the mindset of an athlete navigating fame on his own terms.
