In his first match of the group tournament, Medvedev faced compatriot Andrei Rublev. Daniil had several break points at the start of the first set, but lost them all. The break was imminent: in the seventh game, Medvedev took Rublev’s serve and led with a score of 4-3.
Medvedev then saved three break points in the next game to lead 5–3. Shortly after, he finished the set 6-4. The second set was a bit one-sided, with the 2021 US Open champion breaking Rublev’s serve twice to claim a 6-4, 6-2 victory.
Meanwhile, Zverev faced Carlos Alcaraz in his first group stage match. The German lost a 3-1 lead in the first set. He then saved three set points at 5-6, but failed in the tie-break and lost the set.
Zverev led 3:0 in the second set and this time he did not lose the advantage, won the match and equalized the score. He then made the decisive break in the fifth game of the third set to take a 3-2 lead.
The German remained in the lead for the rest of the match, although Alcaraz earned a break point on Zverev’s serve to make the match 5-4. Zverev easily fended off a break point and won with a score of 6-7 (3), 6-3, 6-4.
In personal meetings, Medvedev beats Zverev with a score of 10-7. The Russian won the last meeting of the 2023 China Open in straight sets.
Predictions for the match between Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev
Medvedev’s victory over Rublev early in the ATP Finals ended a losing streak that had seen him lose all three of his group stage matches in 2022. Strong serve with 10 aces and 83% of points scored on the first serve helped Medvedev. The Russian easily defeated his compatriot.
Zverev’s victory over Alcaraz marked his triumphant return to the tournament. He won the ATP Finals in 2021 but was unable to defend his title last year due to injury. Then he also beat Medvedev in the final and won the title.
The tennis players know each other well, this will be their 18th meeting on the circuit, as well as their sixth match this year. This season, Medvedev has beaten Zverev four times, while Sasha has won only once.
The German dominated this rivalry from the start, winning their first four meetings. But Medvedev already had the advantage.
Medvedev has had some incredible performances on hard court this season, second only to Novak Djokovic. Thus, the Russian will have an advantage in this meeting.
Forecast: victory for Daniil Medvedev in three sets.
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