Daniil Medvedev does not have a flag displayed next to his name because, due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, international tennis organizations like the ATP, WTA, and ITF have decided that Russian and Belarusian players can compete only as neutral athletes without representing their countries. This means no national flags or country names are shown alongside their names during tournaments such as the Australian Open and the US Open. The decision is part of a broader condemnation of Russia’s actions and measures to avoid the players competing under the Russian flag, although players are still allowed to compete as individuals. Medvedev has expressed that while it is tough to talk about this subject, he wants to continue playing and promoting his sport under these neutral conditions. This situation has applied since 2022 and continues until further notice, with Russian and Belarusian national teams also suspended from team competitions like the Davis Cup.
In summary, Medvedev competes without a flag as a consequence of international tennis bodies' response to geopolitical events, not due to personal renouncement of his nationality, but as a mandated neutral status for players from Russia and Belarus.
