Australian Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev vs Felix Auger Aliassime preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming

Published at :January 19, 2024 at 7:38 PM

Modified at :January 19, 2024 at 7:38 PM

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Daniil Medvedev has a 6-0 record against Felix Auger Aliassime

Felix Auger-Aliassime is making waves in the tennis world and has beaten Dominic Thiem and Hugo Grenier at the Australian Open 2024. The 23-year-old Canadian is one victory away from his third fourth-round appearance in Melbourne in four years. But he faces a daunting challenge in the form of Daniil Medvedev, the world No.3 and the 2021 US Open champion. The Russian has been one of the main rivals of Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, reaching multiple grand slam finals and semi-finals. Both are poised to square off at Margaret Court Arena on 20 January at the Australian Open 2024 third round.

Daniil Medvedev vs Felix Auger Aliassime Preview

Daniil Medvedev and Felix Auger-Aliassime will face each other in the third round of the 2024 Australian Open on Saturday. Medvedev survived a five-set thriller against Emil Ruusuvuori, after losing the first two sets and saving three match points. The Russian prevailed 3-6, 6-7 (1), 6-4, 7-6 (1), 6-0 in a match that lasted over four hours. Auger-Aliassime, on the other hand, breezed past Hugo Grenier in four sets, 6-1, 3-6, 6-1, 6-2. The Canadian had earlier upset Dominic Thiem in the first round. Medvedev has a 6-0 record against Auger-Aliassime, including two wins in 2023. The winner of this match will advance to the fourth round of the first Grand Slam of the year.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 6

Daniil Medvedev – 6

Felix Auger Aliassime– 0

Medvedev leads Auger-Aliassime 6-0 in the head-to-head. The Russian defeated him in two sets at the 2023 Qatar Open, their last meeting.

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Prediction

Medvedev and Auger-Aliassime will meet for the seventh time in their careers in the third round of the Australian Open 2024. Medvedev has won all six of their previous encounters, including two in 2023 at Doha and Rotterdam. The Russian has also beaten the Canadian in two Grand Slam matches, at the 2022 Australian Open and the 2021 US Open.

Medvedev has not been at his best in Melbourne so far, as he dropped the first two sets against qualifier Terence Atmane in the first round and had to save three match points against Emil Ruusuvuori in the second round. He also had to deal with the hot and humid conditions, which took a toll on his physical and mental stamina.

However, Medvedev is known for his resilience and fighting spirit, as he has come back from two sets down four times in his career. He also has a solid serve, which helped him hit 23 aces and win 70 percent of his first-serve points against Ruusuvuori. He will need to rely on his serve and his defensive skills to counter Auger-Aliassime’s aggressive game.

Auger-Aliassime has had a mixed start to the year, as he upset Dominic Thiem in the first round of the Australian Open but lost to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals of the Qatar Open. He also struggled with his consistency and confidence, as he made 40 unforced errors and double-faulted 10 times against Hugo Grenier in the second round.

Auger-Aliassime has a powerful forehand and a strong net game, which he will try to use to put pressure on Medvedev. He will also hope to exploit Medvedev’s fatigue and possible lack of motivation, as the Russian has already achieved his career-high ranking of No. 1 and won two Grand Slam titles.

However, Auger-Aliassime will have to overcome his mental block against Medvedev, who has always found a way to outsmart and outplay him. The Canadian will also have to deal with the pressure of playing in his first third-round match at the Australian Open, while Medvedev has reached the final twice in the past three years.

Medvedev has the edge in their head-to-head record and their playing styles. Medvedev’s variety can keep Auger-Aliassime at bay and can force him into errors.

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