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

Published at :March 28, 2024 at 5:04 AM

Modified at :March 28, 2024 at 5:04 AM

(Courtesy : ATP Tour)

Medvedev is yet to drop a set in the ongoing Masters tournament.

Defending Champion Daniil Medvedev will take on the 22nd seed Nicolas Jarry in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open 2024. Medvedev has started his title defense well at Miami with three straight-set wins. He started with a dominating 6-4,6-2 win over Marton Fucsovics. His other two opponents Cameron Norrie and Dominik Koepfer also suffered the brunt of the form of the 28-year-old.

His opponent Nicolas Jarry came into the Miami Open, winning one of his last five games. But things have turned in the Miami Open as he is having his best run at the Miami Open. He started his campaign with two three-set thrillers. His win against Thiago Seyboth Wild was one enjoyed by the Miami Crowd.

With this confidence, Jarry played his best tennis against Casper Ruud to register a straight-set win. For starters who might describe this win as a one-time performance, a quick reminder about Jarry and his habit of creating upsets. In the Argentina Open, earlier this year he knocked out Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. So, if someone is capable of upset by beating Medvedev, then Jarry could be the guy.

Nicolas Jarry vs Daniil Medvedev match details

Date: March 28
Time: 6:00 AM IST (Tentative)
Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Nicolas Jarry vs Daniil Medvedev preview

No one loves the surface at Miami than Daniil Medvedev. Ever since the surface was quickened at Miami after James Blake took over as the director, the matches have become interesting and the Russian loves it to the hilt. He went on to win the title in 2023 and has his eyes on a successful defense to break his semifinals/finals jinx in 2024.

The Grand Slam Champion has registered his 350th win on the ATP tour en route to the quarterfinals. With confidence on his side, he will be a huge challenge for Nicolas Jarry who has found some momentum after a forgettable start to the season.

Both players are similar in height and age and have been in the circuit for over a decade now. But they will be meeting for the first time since their only meeting in April 2019. Even though Medvedev prevailed in that match on red dirt in straight sets, a lot has happened in the interval between matches. While Medvedev has become a Grand Slam Champion, Jarry’s best performance is the fourth-round appearance in the 2023 French Open.

Head-to-head records

Matches – 1

Daniil Medvedev – 1

Nicolas Jarry – 0

Despite being in the circuit for a decade, both will be playing each other only for the second time in their careers. In the previous meeting, Medvedev came out triumph with a 6-3, 6-4 in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Barcelona Open.

Where and how to watch the live streaming and TV broadcast of Nicolas Jarry vs Daniil Medvedev, Miami Open 2024 quarterfinals match in India?

Sony Pictures Network holds the broadcasting rights for ATP 1000 tennis events in India. Hence, Indian viewers can watch the quarter-final live on TV and also via live streaming on SonyLiv App. Tennis enthusiasts can also opt for the premium streaming service, Tennis TV. This service offers live matches, as well as highlights and replays. The game is scheduled to start at 6:00 AM IST on March 28.

Prediction

Daniil Medvedev clearly starts as favourite to clinch the game and move to the semifinals. The Russian loves playing in hard fast-paced surfaces, and one might argue the surface at Miami is tailor made for him. He definitely has the edge over the surface as Jarry’s preference has always been Clay. The numbers also seem to be favouring the defending champion.

Medvedev’s career victory percentage on Clay is 64%, while his highest performance is 76% on Hard. Jarry does poorly on hard, winning only 33%, and excels best on clay, winning 65%. But a win in any sport is determined by how one can perform on the given day and if Jarry can do that, he can pull off another upset in Miami.

He needs to have perfect power and accuracy off the ground to defeat a top defender like Medvedev. The Russian will have the advantage because of his specialty, which is neutralizing strong hitters. This game might go down to the wire with the defending champion going a step closer to the crown.

Result: Daniil Medvedev to win in three sets.

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