Daniil Medvedev is not allowed to compete under the Russian flag due to international tennis organizations' decisions following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Medvedev, along with other Russian and Belarusian players, competes as a neutral athlete without a national flag at tournaments such as the Australian Open, US Open, and other international events. This policy by the International Tennis Federation (ITF), ATP, and WTA means players can participate as individuals but cannot display their country's flag or be officially recognized by their nation's name until further notice. This measure is part of the tennis community's condemnation of the war and applies to continuing tournament play while suspending Russian and Belarusian national teams from team competitions. Medvedev has expressed the difficulty of this situation but continues to play under these conditions as the only way to participate in the sport.
