ATP Vienna Open: Daniil Medvedev vs Karen Khachanov: Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The stage is all set for an emphatic quarter-final at the ATP 500 Vienna Open. With some of the best players remaining in the tournament, the action-packed madness will go one step ahead now. Daniil Medvedev, who is in the form of his life will be looking to place a book in the semi-finals of the tournament. However, standing in his way will be the formidable force of Karen Khachanov.

With just one among them going ahead, these two will surely battle it out till the very end. But who among them poses a better chance of making it through? Let’s find out!

Daniil Medvedev vs Karen Khachanov: A preview

When it comes to the new-age tennis sensations, there is hardly anyone who would not count Daniil Medvedev on the list. The Russian powerhouse recently made his way into the finals of the US Open and the China Open where he took the whole world by storm. Having booked his place in the ATP Finals, he is looking to display his hot run of form here in the Vienna Open as well.

Talking about his performance in the tournament, he faced Arthur Fils in the first round. The Russian player showed pure dominance in the match and ended it in just 75 minutes with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-2 to take the victory home. Standing next in his way was the Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov. However, in that match, the world number 3 player had to pull in some extra effort. After going down in the first set, he bounced back in straight sets to take the victory home with a scoreline of 3-6, 6-2, 6-4.

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On the other hand, his opponent, Karan Khachanov, faced little trouble pulling out of his second-round match. Facing Jiri Lehecka, Khachanov, despite losing 3 games in the first set, bounced back quickly to defeat his opponent 6-3, 6-1. With this, he also maintained a 30-15 record for the 2023 season.

Medvedev vs Khachanov: Head-to-head

Out of the 5 meetings that the two had, Medvedev has an 80% win record by winning 4 matches. The only win that came for Khachanov was back in 2018 when they faced each other in the Moscow semi-finals. However, when it comes to their most recent clash, the two locked horns in the Miami Open this year where they faced each other in the semi-finals of the tournament.

In that match, Medvedev proved to be a vital opponent for him as he clinched victory in a 3-set-thriller. The final scoreline of the match was 7-6, 3-6, 6-3 in favor of the number 3.

Predictions: Medvedev to book his place in the semi-finals of the tournament

Daniil Medvedev will be coming into the match with his sights set on the title after losing out on victory at the US Open and the China Open. Also, coming in as the defending champion, he will have high hopes to prove his dominance here in Vienna. Also, the head-to-head record between the two speaks up for the havoc that Med has caused whenever these two come on the tennis courts to play.

However, Khachanov, who has been enjoying a great run here in Vienna, would be looking to keep his impressive record for the calendar year alive with a victory. However, it is Medvedev, who is most favored to win the match. Who do you think can win the match? Do let us know in the comments below!

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