Miami Open 2022: Daniil Medvedev vs Andy Murray, Prediction, Head-to-Head, Preview, and Live Stream Details

Daniil Medvedev vs Andy Murray

It is a battle of the Grand Slam champions at the 2022 Miami Open as World No.2 Daniil Medvedev squares off against 3-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray in the second round.

Daniil Medvedev vs Andy Murray: Match Details

Tournament: Miami Open 2022
Match: Daniil Medvedev vs Andy Murray
Round: Second Round (Round of 64)
Date: 26th March
Venue: Miami, Florida, USA
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $30,130

Daniil Medvedev vs Andy Murray: Preview

Daniil Medvedev‘s reign as the World No.1 was short-lived after he was knocked out in the third round of the Indian Wells by Gael Monfils. The Russian has had a good season so far by reaching the finals of the Australian Open and semis in Acapulco, both of which ended with a defeat to Rafael Nadal. After receiving a bye in the first round he will now begin his campaign against Murray.

Andy Murray had a stellar start to his 2022 season with a runner-up finish at the ATP Sydney International. But since then the former World No.1 faced early exits in all his tournaments. The Brit is slowly making his ascent up the rankings after being on the sidelines last year due to a nagging hip injury. He began his campaign in Miami on a positive note by notching up a straight-set win over World No. 36 Federico Delbonis 7-6(4), 6-1 in the opening round, to set up a thrilling showdown with Medvedev.

Daniil Medvedev vs Andy Murray: Head-to-Head

This is the second meeting of the duo. Medvedev leads their head-to-head 1-0, having won their only match up so far at the ATP Brisbane in 2019, 7-5, 6-2.

Daniil Medvedev vs Andy Murray: Prediction

Needless to say, Medvedev is one of the favorites to win the tournament and will be expected to win his opener in Miami. Murray has got far superior experience compared to the Russian, but now he is a shadow of his former self after being plagued by multiple injuries. The Brit hasn’t won back-to-back matches in a row since January and will be the underdog going into this match. Murray might have a glimmer of hope after Medvedev made an early exit at the Indian Wells, but with the World No.1 ranking on the line, Medvedev will be looking to stake his claim by making a winning start to his title bid in Miami.

Prediction: Daniil Medvedev to win in straight sets.