China Open 2024 Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev preview, prediction and live stream details
Carlos Alcaraz will take on Daniil Medvedev for the third time this year in the semifinals of the China Open.
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev (via AP News/Tennis Gazette)
Carlos Alcaraz is aiming to have a great end to the season after an impressive quarterfinal victory at the ATP 500 China Open. The Spaniard looks full of confidence in Beijing after a hugely disappointing time during the North American hard court swing. He will face Daniil Medvedev for a place in the China Open final.
Medvedev is yet to drop a set at the tournament. The Russian is seeking his first title of the season, with two semifinal finishes being his best results so far this year. After not winning any match at the Laver Cup for Team Europe, he has performed excellently in Beijing.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev: Match Details
- Tournament: China Open 2024
- Match: Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev
- Date: October 1, 2024
- Time: TBD
- Venue: Beijing, China
- Round: Semifinals
- Surface: Hard court
Carlos Alcaraz vs Daniil Medvedev: Match Preview
Carlos Alcaraz has been playing his best tennis in China after suffering a dip in form during the North American hard court swing. He already has two Grand Slams, an Olympic silver medal, and one Masters 1000 title to his name this year.
The 21-year-old helped Spain earn a quarterfinal ticket at the Davis Cup before leading Team Europe to victory at the Laver Cup. He has continued that form at the China Open, beating Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 6-4 in just 81 minutes in his first match.
In the second round, Alcaraz needed just 59 minutes to defeat Tallon Griekspoor 6-1, 6-2. On Monday (September 30), despite Karen Khachanov proving stubborn in the first set, the Spaniard found a way to beat the Russian 7-5, 6-2 in the quarterfinals.
On the other hand, Daniil Medvedev has suffered several unfortunate results this season. The Russian reached the Australian Open final but lost to Jannik Sinner in five sets. He played his best at Wimbledon to reach the semifinals but lost to Alcaraz. At the US Open, he bowed out in the quarterfinals following defeat to Sinner.
Medvedev has been one of the most consistent players on the ATP Tour this season. He opened his China Open campaign by beating French legend Gael Monfils 6-3, 6-4. The 28-year-old then beat Adrian Mannarino in straight sets before cruising past Flavio Cobolli 6-2, 6-4 in the quarterfinals.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev: Match Prediction
Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev have clashed seven times on the ATP Tour, with Alcaraz leading 5-2 in their head-to-head record. They last met at Wimbledon this year, where Alcaraz won 6-7, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 en route to clinching the title.
The last time Medvedev beat Alcaraz was at the 2023 US Open. He has since lost their last three meetings. Both players are looking confident going into the semifinals in Beijing. However, Alcaraz’s form will surely overpower Medvedev. The Spaniard has not dropped a set in his last five singles matches, including two at the Laver Cup.
Match Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets.
Carlos Alcaraz vs. Daniil Medvedev: Live Stream
- USA – Tennis Channel
- UK – Sky UK
- Canada – TSN
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
- Brazil – ESPN Brazil
- India: Tennis TV
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