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

Published at :March 29, 2024 at 7:37 AM

Modified at :March 29, 2024 at 7:38 AM

(Courtesy : ATP Tour)

Sinner has 4-0 record in the last four meetings against Medvedev.

Daniil Medvedev, the world No. 4, is set to face world No.3 Jannik Sinner in the ultimate clash of Titans in the semifinals of the Miami Open 2024.

Medvedev, popularly known as the “Iceman,” has had an impressive start to the season with 18 wins in 21 matches, a semi-final appearance at the Dubai Tennis Championships, and runner-up finishes at the Australian Open, and Indian Wells Open. He sailed through the initial rounds to enter the last four of the Miami Open 2024.

The Russian reached the semifinals by easing past Marton Fucsovics and Cameron Norrie, demonstrating his experience against Nicolas Jarry and Dominik Koepfer, and outclassing Jarry 6-2, 7-6 (7) in an impressive victory in the quarterfinals and is yet to concede a set at the Miami Open 2024.

Jannik Sinner, the world No. 3 has been in scintillating form this year with a mind-boggling 20 wins and only one loss. The Italian secured a podium finish at the Rotterdam and the Australian Open 2024. His only loss came in the Indian Wells Open 2024 semifinals against the world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz.

He continued his impressive form in the Miami Open 2024, defeating Andrea Vavassori and Tallon Griekspoor in the initial rounds. He then got past effortlessly against Christopher O Connell 6-4, 6-3 in the fourth round, and Tomas Machac 6-4, 6-2 in the quarters to enter the semifinals of Miami Open 2024.

Daniil Medvedev vs Jannik Sinner match details

Date: March 30
Time: 12:30 AM IST, past Friday midnight (Tentative)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Daniil Medvedev vs Jannik Sinner preview

Daniil Medvedev, the “Marathon Man,” advanced past Nicolas Jarry with a 6-2, 7-6(7) victory, amassing 36 winners to score 70 points against Jarry’s 30 winners and 57 points. Medvedev fired six aces and committed double fault thrice, maintaining a solid win ratio of 80% on first serves and 58% on second serves, converting 50% of his break points (2/4).

His exceptional awareness, anticipation, and swift decision-making in the last match complemented his rigorous all-around game. He managed to hold his nerve to get past Jarry in the 2nd set to enter the last four.

On the other hand, Jannik Sinner has looked invincible and even Medvedev admitted the same for the Italian star recently. Sinner has lost only once this year in the semifinals of the Indian Wells Open 2024 against Alcaraz. In the last match, Sinner registered an effortless victory over Tomas Machac by 6-4, 6-2. He blasted 23 winners to score 70 points to Machac’s 24 winners and 52 points.

Sinner finished with three aces and committed double fault twice, maintaining an efficient win ratio of 77% on first serves and 65% on second serves, converting 36% of his break points (4/11).

Head-to-head record

Matches – 10

Daniil Medvedev – 6

Jannik Sinner – 4

The upcoming Miami Open 2024 semi-final clash will be the 11th time the duo will face each other at this crucial juncture of the tournament. Though Medvedev is leading in current head-to-head records Jannik Sinner has been in some red-hot form and it will be a daunting challenge even for Medvedev to get past Aggressive Sinner in the semifinals of the Miami Open 2024.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of Daniil Medvedev vs Jannik Sinner, Miami Open 2024 semi-final match in India?

Fans in India can catch the live action of the Daniil Medvedev vs Jannik Sinner semi-final match on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD/HD channels. The clash will also be available for live streaming on the SonyLiv platform. Fans can also tune into Tennis TV to catch the live action of the match. Tennis TV is a paid platform.

Prediction

Daniil Medvedev came out victorious against Sinner and won the title at Miami Open last year. Since then, Medvedev has lost all four of his matches against Sinner. Medvedev has won 18 matches and lost three on hard courts this year with marginal differentiation against Sinner who has won 15 matches and lost only once.

With Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal absent from the tournament, the spotlight is on Medvedev and Sinner to own the stage. The semi-final encounter is shaping up to be one ultimate clash of Titans and has been garnering a lot of anticipation and interest from tennis fans.

Medvedev strives on long sets, prolonged rallies, and baseline defense as his natural gameplay and preys on conceding the errors and tiring the opponents. Meanwhile, Sinner’s gameplay contrasts with Medvedev’s as he is aggressive, likes to hit a lot of winners, and usually dominates on the court. With Sinner’s impressive win record this year and the Miami Open adopting best of three sets, Sinner might have a slight advantage over Medvedev.

Sinner, the world No.3, also has the psychological advantage of defeating Medvedev in the last four matches but ironically Medvedev last defeated Sinner in the Miami Open last year. This also provides a perfect rematch for Sinner to settle his Miami Open scores. Medvedev has the experience and knows how to go about high-profile matches but given it’s going to be a three-setter Sinner can go all in and all out with his dominating gameplay.

Sinner’s recent form and impressive hard-court record suggest he is a strong favorite to win the semifinals meanwhile Medvedev will be waiting to pounce on any Sinner weakness and can quickly change the fortunes of the young Italian.

Result: Jannik Sinner to win in three sets.

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