Shanghai Masters 2024 Men’s singles: Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev preview, prediction, and live stream details

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will face Daniil Medvedev for the fifth time this year in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters. Sinner defeated Ben Shelton on Wednesday (October 9) and extended his streak of reaching the quarterfinals in every tournament this season.

For Medvedev, it is another challenge to win his first title of the season. The Russian has struggled to win when it matters this season. However, he has been playing his best tennis since the North American hard court swing, reaching three consecutive tour-level quarterfinals.

Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev: Match Details

• Tournament: Shanghai Masters 2024
• Match: Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev
• Date: October 10, 2024
• Venue: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China
• Round: Quarterfinals
• Surface: Hard Court
• Prize money: $8,995,55

Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev: Preview

Jannik Sinner arrived in Shanghai after failing to defend his China Open title. The Italian lost to Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(6), 4-6, 6(3)-7 in the final, ending his 15-match winning streak. However, he has done well to react to the loss. He opened his Shanghai campaign by beating Taro Daniel in straight sets.

It was Argentine Tomas Martin Etcheverry who gave the 23-year-old a tough time. Yet, he went on to win 6(3)-7, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the Round of 16. Against Ben Shelton in the last sixteen, the Italian showed his supremacy on the court, cruising past the American 6-4, 7-6(1). He already has six titles to his name this year, including two Grand Slams — the Australian Open and the US Open.

On the other hand, Daniil Medvedev is aiming to finish the year on a high. The Russian got to two finals in his first four tournaments of the year but has since struggled. He found his rhythm at the China Open but failed to get past the semifinals, succumbing to a disappointing 5-7, 3-6 loss against Alcaraz.

At the Shanghai Masters, he has dropped only one set so far. Medvedev opened his campaign with a 7-5, 7-5 victory over Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild. In the second round, he rallied from behind to beat Matteo Arnaldi 5-7, 6-4, 6-4. On Wednesday (October 9), he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6(3), 6-3 to reach the quarterfinals.

Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev: Match Prediction

Jannik Sinner has met Daniil Medvedev 13 times on the ATP Tour and is trailing 6-7 in their head-to-head record. However, he has won four of their last five meetings. The last time they met was in the quarterfinals of the US Open, where Sinner claimed a resounding 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 6-4 victory.

Medvedev’s most recent win against Sinner came in the last eight at Wimbledon. He came from behind to win 6-7(7), 6-4, 7-6(4), 2-6, 6-3. Both players are hoping to redeem themselves by winning the Shanghai Masters.

However, Medvedev needs the title more than Sinner. He is playing at his best and has grown in confidence since arriving in China. For the former World No. 1, a win will let his critics know that he can compete with the very best. On paper, the Italian is the favorite to win the match, but Medvedev will be aiming to cause an upset.

Match prediction: Daniil Medvedev wins in three sets.

Jannik Sinner vs. Daniil Medvedev: Live Streaming Details

• USA – Tennis Channel
• UK – Sky UK
• Canada – TSN
• Australia – beIN Sports
• Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
• Brazil – ESPN Brazil
• India: Tennis TV

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