The Russian started 2024 by losing in the finals of the Australian Open and the BNP Paribas Open. In Australia, he lost to Jannik Sinner in an epic five-set match while leading 2–0. Then in the second final, Carlos Alcaraz got the better of him again in Indian Wells. This match was a repeat of the 2023 final.
Medvedev also participated in the Dubai tournament, where he was the defending champion. There he lost to Hugo Humbert in the semi-final.
Meanwhile, Fucsovics had already started the tournament in Miami and faced Max Purcell in the first round. He dominated the match from start to finish, winning 6-2, 6-1.
The Hungarian is currently 3-5 this season, with his best result coming at the Rotterdam Open, where he reached the round of 16.
Daniil Medvedev and Marton Fucsovics have faced each other four times and the Russian currently leads the confrontations with a score of 3-1. They last played at Wimbledon in 2023, where Medvedev won in four sets.
Prediction for the match between Daniil Medvedev and Marton Fucsovics
Daniil Medvedev will look to continue his good form at Indian Wells as he prepares to defend his title in Miami.
Medvedev, although outclassed by Alcaraz in the second set of the final, looked stronger in the first game. The faster conditions in Miami should benefit Medvedev, who prefers to serve with power and dominate the baseline.
As for Fucsovics, his first round performance against Purcell certainly boosted his confidence. He served very well, winning 88% of his points on his first serve. He played no less brilliantly on reception, taking the opponent’s serve 5 out of 6 times.
Despite Fucsovics’ threat on serve and his all-around game, Medvedev has a big advantage.
Forecast: Daniil Medvedev will win in straight sets.
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