ATP Finals 2023: Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev; Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

It has all come down to the semi-finals of the ATP Finals and only the 4 best players of the tournament remain so far. Coming into the tournament, Daniil Medvedev has set his sights on the title and would be looking to emulate the success that he once got back in 2020. But, standing his way this time around will be a clear crowd favorite and the one who has a 100% win record in the tournament so far, Jannik Sinner.

But, with only one among the two making it through, which player could pose a serious threat to the other? What do the past stats between the two players suggest? Let’s find out!

Daniil Medvedev vs Jannik Sinner: Preview

Coming into the tournament, fans had high hopes for Daniil Medvedev and he pretty much delivered as well. In the first that he played against compatriot Andrey Rublev, he secured an easy 6-4, 6-2 win and started his campaign on a high. Then came the German Alexander Zverev. However, a determined Russian player did not fear his opponent and went ahead to win the match with a scoreline of 7-6, 6-4.

This win ensured his qualification into the semi-finals of the tournament as well. In his final group stage match against Carlos Alcaraz, he suffered defeat in straight sets. The final scoreline of the match remained 6-4, 6-4.

On the other hand, his opponent, Jannik Sinner is enjoying a fine run in the tournament so far. Out of the three matches that he has played, he has managed to win in every encounter. From defeating the world champion Novak Djokovic to stunning Stefanos Tsitsipas in straight sets, he has shown his true potential coming into the ATP Finals. But, what do the past stats about the two say?

Medvedev vs Sinner: Head-to-head

When it comes to the head-to-head statistics between the two players, Medvedev is a clear winner among the two. Out of the eight times that both have played against each other, the Russian player has prevailed victorious on 6 occasions while the Italian won just twice.

Their first-ever encounter came back in 2020 in Marseille, France. In a round of 16 match, the Russian player secured an easy win with the scoreline of 1-6, 6-1, 6-2. It was then on 6 straight occasions consecutively that the Russian player prevailed victorious. However, the last two meetings have been quite different between the two as the Italian Jannik Sinner has turned things around on these two occasions.

The last encounter came at the ATP Vienna Open earlier this year. In a match that went into three sets, it was the Italian player who had the final laugh. The score line of the match was 7-6, 4-6, 6-3 in favor of the Italian.

Prediction: Jannik Sinner could make his way into the finals with a win

Predicting a winner in this match could be really very difficult. There are some reasons that follow this statement. The fact that Daniil Medvedev has a rich history whenever the two have played against each other gives him an upper edge. On the other hand, with hard courts being his preference, he could well ensure a victory this time and secure his place in the finals.

But the way Jannik Sinner has turned things around in their recent head-to-head meetings is also a thing to look out for. Not only this but playing in front of the Italian crowd, he will have the full support of his people. The way that he has performed in this tournament so far makes him a worthy contender for winning the match.

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Thus, this battle will be pure to watch. Who do you think could win this match? Please let us know in the comments below!

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