The second semifinal of the 2024 Australian Open men’s singles tournament is set to take place at the Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, between third seed Daniil Medvedev and sixth seed Alexander Zverev.
The two players came through contrasting quarterfinal matches; Medvedev was pushed all the way by Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in a gruelling five-setter, while Zverev looked in near-complete control during his four-set win over Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz.
This promises to be a mouth-watering matchup, with both players worthy of making the final.
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Daniil Medvedev vs. Alexander Zverev odds, prediction, match details
Match: [3] Daniil Medvedev vs. [6] Alexander Zverev (GER)
Date: Friday, January 26
Round: Semi-Final
Court: Rod Laver Arena
Start Time: 2:00 pm (IST)
All odds courtesy of Dafa.
Daniil Medvedev win: 1.67
Alexander Zverev win: 2.27
This match has all the signs of a tight and potentially lengthy encounter.
Both players have already played two five-setters this tournament, so their energy levels should be similar. Although, Zverev could be fresher after a dominant four-set quarter-final win over Carlos Alcaraz.
The German is known for his aggressive play, so expect him to come out flying and likely take the first set. However, Medevedev’s strong defence and mental fortitude will put him in good stead for such an important match.
The former world No. 1 has built a reputation as a marathon man, and if the match goes the distance, he’s got the ability to edge it out. Interestingly, both players won their third-round matches in straight sets after requiring five sets in the second round.
Daniil Medvedev vs. Alexander Zverev head-to-head record
Medvedev holds a strong head-to-head advantage over Zverev, winning 11 of their 18 encounters.
He has also emerged victorious in four of their last five meetings.
Interestingly, they have never played each other at grand slam tournament level.
Medvedev vs. Zverev: Last five H2H matches
| Year | Tournament | Surface | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ATP Finals – RR | Indoor Hardcourt | Medvedev 7-6(7) 6-4 |
| 2023 | Beijing – SF | Outdoor Hardcourt | Medvedev 6-4 6-3 |
| 2023 | ATP Masters 1000 Cincinnati – R16 | Outdoor Hardcourt | Zverev 6-4 5-7 6-4 |
| 2023 | ATP Masters 1000 Rome – R16 | Outdoor Clay | Medvedev 6-2 7-6(3) |
| 2023 | ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo – R16 | Outdoor Clay | Medvedev 6-7(5) 7-6(5) 7-5 |
Daniil Medvedev vs. Alexander Zverev live stream, TV channel
The Sony Sports Network will broadcast Medvedev and Zverev’s semi-final live and free on Channel Nine.
The match can also be streamed via the Sony Liv app/website.
| TV Channel | Sony Sports Network |
| Streaming | Sony Liv app/website |