Miami Open 2024: Daniil Medvedev vs Marton Fucsovics preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

This is 6th meeting between both players

Marton Fucsovics is set to face off against the no 3 seed Daniil Medvedev in the Miami Open 2024 round of 64. In the Round of 128, Fucsovics claimed a straight-set win against Max Purcell, with scores of 6-2, 6-1, on Wednesday.

Medvedev, who had a bye in the first round, last competed in the final of the Indian Wells, where he suffered a straight-set loss to Carlos Alcaraz.

Daniil Medvedev vs Marton Fucsovics Preview

World No. 4 Daniil Medvedev has a commendable win-loss record of 14-3 despite not winning any tournament, with all victories coming on hard courts, which includes reaching the finals at both the Australian Open and Indian Wells.

Throughout his tennis career, Medvedev has compiled an outstanding record of 504 wins and 201 losses. Notably, he has excelled on hard courts, where he stands at 233 wins and only 73 losses.

Marton Fucsovics, the Hungarian player, has won 6 of his 11 games in 2024, including 4 on hard courts. Despite not reaching the third round of any tournament this year, Fucsovics started strongly in the first round by beating Purcell (6-2 6-1) without losing a set.

He showed his attacking style by getting 23 winning points. Fucsovics also served well, hitting 4 aces and avoiding any double faults.

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Head-to-head records

Matches – 5

Daniil Medvedev – 4

Marton Fucsovics– 1

Medvedev and Fucsovics are poised for their sixth encounter, with Medvedev holding the advantage at 4-1. On hard courts specifically, Medvedev leads 1-0.

Their most recent hard-court encounter occurred at the Portoroz Challenger, where Medvedev secured a straight-sets victory.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of the second-round match between Daniil Medvedev vs Marton Fucsovics at the 2024 Miami Open in India?

Sony Pictures Network holds the broadcasting rights for ATP 1000 tennis events in India. Indian viewers can watch these matches on Sony’s TV channels or stream them on SonyLiv. Tennis enthusiasts can also opt for the premium streaming service, Tennis TV. This service offers live matches, as well as highlights and replays.

Prediction

Medvedev’s serve excels with an 81.6% win rate across surfaces and 82.1% on hard courts. Fucsovics lags with 78.9% and 80.6%, respectively, giving Medvedev an advantage in serving consistency.

Similarly, Medvedev dominates in returns, winning 29.9% on all surfaces and 30% on hard courts. Fucsovics’ return percentages are lower at 21.5% and 19.8%, making Medvedev more likely to break his serve. This advantage continues in breakpoints, where Medvedev has a 44.7% conversion rate, while Fucsovics’ percentages are lower.

This slight edge is particularly crucial in tightly contested matches, where converting even a single break point can determine the outcome.

Result: Medvedev to win in straight sets

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