ATP Vienna Open: Daniil Medvedev vs Kevin Anderson Preview, Head-to-Head and Prediction for Erste Bank Open


Daniil Medvedev and Kevin Anderson will square off against each other in the quarterfinals of the Vienna Open 2020. Medvedev has finally regained some form in Vienna after a few disastrous performances on tour. The Russian battled bast Vasek Pospisil in the 2nd round whereas Carreno Busta breezed past Kevin Anderson in straight sets to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
Match Details:
- Fixture: Daniil Medvedev vs Kevin Anderson
- Date: 30th October 2020
- Tournament: ATP Erste Bank Open
- Round: Quarterfinals
- Venue: Vienna, Austria
- Category: ATP 500
- Surface: Hard-Court
- Prize Money: Approx. €1,409,510
Daniil Medvedev vs Kevin Anderson: Match Preview

Daniil Medvedev, 4th seed at the Erste Bank Open defeated Jason Jung in straight sets in the 1st round. The Russian made an impressive comeback in his 2nd round encounter against Vasek Pospisil as he went on to win the match in spite of being a set down. The Russian has been showing signs of returning to his best form after a couple of poor performances at the French Open, Hamburg Open and the Petersburg Open.
Kevin Anderson has struggled on tour for the past few years owing to injuries. He has made a strong start at the Vienna Open defeating the home favourite Dennis Novak in the 1st round in a three set match that went all down to the wire. The South African made light work of his 2nd round opponent, Pablo Carreno Busta, defeating him in straight sets to book a place in the quarterfinals in Vienna.
Daniil Medvedev vs Kevin Anderson: Head-to-Head

The duo have never faced off against each other before and their head to head stands at 0-0.
Daniil Medvedev vs Kevin Anderson: Match Preddiction

Daniil Medvedev is on course to finish the season on a strong note. The Russian enters the quarterfinal clash as the favourite to progress into the semifinals in Vienna. However, Kevin Anderson has a lot of experience on his side and is showing signs of his former self. The South African brushed aside US Open quarterfinalist, Carreno Busta in straight sets in Round 2 with relative ease. The Russian is expected to just edge out Anderson in a thrilling 3 set encounter on Friday.
Match Prediction: Daniil Medvedev to defeat Kevin Anderson in three sets.
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