ATP Finals 2023: Upbeat Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev resume rivalry in Turin

By Gourav Samal

Gourav has been associated with Khel Now since 2023, drafting news and articles for the Indian Football and Indian Olympics desks.

Published at :November 15, 2023 at 9:48 PM

Modified at :January 14, 2024 at 1:07 AM

ATP Finals 2023: Upbeat Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Zverev resume rivalry in Turin

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This will be their sixth meeting in 2023 alone.

Former ATP World Tour Finals champion Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev will endeavor to secure their spots in the ATP Finals 2023 semi-finals by emerging victorious in their upcoming encounter against each other, which is slated to take place on November 15.

Daniil Medvedev, in his first match of the group stage faced his fellow Russian compatriot Andrey Rublev. Early in in the opening set, Medvedev had several opportunities to break Rublev’s serve but unfortunately was not able to convert any of them.

Eventually, the former World No. 1 managed to secure a break of serve in the seventh game, taking a 4-3 lead. Medvedev then displayed great resilience by saving three break points in the following game, extending his lead to 5-3.

He successfully closed out the set shortly thereafter, gaining a one-set advantage. The second set was largely dominated by Medvedev, as he broke Rublev’s serve twice, ultimately clinching a 6-4, 6-2 victory.

Alexander Zverev, in his inaugural match of the group stage, competed against Carlos Alcaraz. The German player executed a remarkable comeback, triumphing over his opponent in a captivating three-set spectacle. Initially dropping the first set by a narrow margin of 6-7, Zverev swiftly regained his composure, securing victory by clinching the subsequent two sets. The match culminated with a commendable scoreline of 6-7, 6-3, 6-4.

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Daniil Medvedev vs Alexander Zverev Preview

The upcoming match between Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev promises to be an exhilarating contest, as both players have consistently displayed exceptional performances in recent outings.

Medvedev, who is currently ranked third in the world, in the ongoing season, has emerged victorious in 65 matches, suffering only 16 losses, resulting in an impressive winning percentage of 80.2%. During his recent participation in the Paris Masters, he was defeated in the second round by Grigor Dimitrov in two consecutive sets.

Alexander Zverev, the 26-year-old player from Germany, currently occupies the eighth position in the global rankings. In the year 2023, he has achieved victory in 53 matches, while encountering defeat in 25. Moreover, his triumph in the 2023 Chengdu Open has augmented his ATP title collection to a total of 21. Out of his last five matches, he has emerged victorious in three and suffered defeat in two.

Head-to-Head records

Matches played – 17

Daniil Medvedev – 10

Alexander Zverev – 7

When considering the head-to-head statistics between the two players, it is evident that these individuals have a significant history of competing against one another. With a total of 17 encounters, Daniil Medvedev has emerged victorious on 10 occasions.

Their inaugural meeting took place in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2016. In a display of complete dominance, Alexander Zverev triumphed over Daniil Medvedev in straight sets.

It will be their sixth encounter in the 2023 season, indicating their familiarity with each other. Out of the five matches played this year, Zverev managed to win at least one set in three of them. Notably, Zverev demonstrated his ability to overcome this formidable opponent by defeating Medvedev in their previous meeting in Cincinnati back in August.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Daniil Medvedev vs Alexander Zverev, ATP Finals 2023, clash in India?

Fans from India can catch the live telecast of Daniil Medvedev vs Alexander Zverev, ATP Finals 2023 group stage match on Sony Ten 2 & Sony Ten 5 SD/HD channels. Live streaming of the same will be available on Sony LIV app/website.

Prediction

Looking at the statistics, it is evident that Daniil Medvedev holds an advantage over his opponent Alexander Zverev. It is worth noting that Zverev is currently ranked lower than his counterpart. However, it is important to acknowledge that Zverev has progressively exhibited his ability to compete against formidable opponents over time. His recent match against Carlos Alcaraz served as a testament to his form and unwavering determination to succeed.

Zverev possesses outstanding serving skills that rank him among the best in the world regardless of the playing conditions. However, his serve becomes particularly formidable on indoor hard courts.

The lightning-fast nature of these courts makes it extremely challenging for opponents to make contact with Zverev’s serves when he places them accurately. In his previous match against Alcaraz, Zverev unleashed an impressive total of 16 aces, even against a highly skilled returner.

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Gourav Samal

Gourav has over six years of experience in journalism, where he has worked for various national and regional media houses. With a keen liking for Cricket and Football, he also knows a few other games.