The Dutchman registered his first-ever victory against a top-10 player when he beat Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(5) in the ’s-Hertogenbosch semifinals. A day later, he stunned Medvedev 6-4, 6-1 to lift his maiden ATP tour title.
Ahead of the final on Sunday, Medvedev was ranked World No. 2 while Rijthoven was ranked 205. While the Russian was already aware of his ascent in the rankings regardless of the outcome, Rijthoven jumped 99 places to reach No. 106 because of his victory.
This was the reason behind Wimbledon giving the 25-year-old a wildcard entry into the event. The 25-year-old was on cloud nine after he received the news as it will be the first time he will compete in a Major.
The Dutchman also wished to play World No. 3 Novak Djokovic in the first round at SW19.
“Tim van Rijthoven is going to have his opportunities to become a great tennis player” - Daniil Medvedev
Tim van Rijthoven was also a wildcard entrant at the Libema Open, the scene of his career’s greatest triumph till date. Runner-up Daniil Medvedev weighed in on van Rijthoven’s future, saying he could soon become a top-10 player if he continues to play the way he did in ’s-Hertogenbosch.
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