Daniil Medvedev vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Match prediction, head-to-head, preview, and live stream | Italian Open

Daniil Medvedev vs Stefanos Tsitsipas: World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev will face fifth-seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first semi-final of the ongoing Italian Open on Saturday (May 20) in Rome.

Medvedev registered victories over Emil Ruusuvuori, Bernabe Zapata Miralles, Alexander Zveverv, and Yannick Hanfmann to reach the semi-final stage. Three of his four victories were in straight. He will be eyeing his first clay title this year, having clinched four titles, all on hard courts. His first title came in Rotterdam, followed by his Qatar Open final win over Andy Murray. The Russian then outclassed Andrey Rublev in Dubai, while his fourth title was in Miami. Also Read: Novak Djokovic Scripts UNWANTED Record After Quarterfinal Loss To Holger Rune In Italian Open

On the other hand, Stefanos Tsitsipas’ most notable performance was at the 2024 Australian Open where he reached the final, losing to Novak Djokovic. His second final was at the Barcelona Open but he couldn’t get past Carlos Alcaraz.

Daniil Medvedev sv Stefanos Tsitsipas head-to-head

Medvedev leads Tsitsipas 7-4 in their head-to-head series, with the Greek winning three of their last four encounters.

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Daniil Medvedev sv Stefanos Tsitsipas prediction

Medveved has been vocal about his struggles on the clay court but in this tournament, his campaign has been going smoothly. Though he has been in stunning form this year, whether he will continue his form in the semi-final is unsure. He calls himself a “hard court specialist” and has never won a match in Rome before this year. This was his first appearance on the red dirt in the last four since Monte Carlo in 2019.

On the other hand, the Greek player, Stefanos Tsistipas recently reached the final of the Barcelona Open. He is now 13-3 this clay-court season. All four of his victories came in straight sets. Tsitsipas will enter the match as a favorite to win.

Prediction: Tsitsipas in three sets.

Daniil Medvedev’s last three matches

1. Italian Open: Quarterfinal- Medvedev beat Yannick Hanfmann 6-2, 6-2.
2. Italian Open: Round of 16- Medvedev beat Alexander Zverev 6-2, 7-6(7-3).
3. Italian Open: Round of 32- Medvedev beat Bernabe Zapata Miralles 3-6, 6-1, 6-3.

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ last three matches

1. Italian Open: Quarterfinal- Tsitsipas beat Borna Coric 6-3, 6-4.
2. Italian Open: Round of 16- Tsitsipas beat Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 7-5.
3. Italian Open: Round of 32- Tsitsipas beat Lorenzo Sonego 6-3, 7-6(7-3).

Broadcast and Live Stream Details

• US – Tennis Channel
• UK – Tennis TV (live streaming)
• Australia – beIN Sports
• Canada – TSN

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