Medvedev–Zverev rivalry

Alexander Zverev
Daniil Medvedev

Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) players Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev have faced each other 19 times since 2016, with Medvedev leading the rivalry, 12–7. Medvedev leads their five-set record at 1–0.

In July 2022, after the 2022 Wimbledon Championships, Medvedev reclaimed the world number 1 ranking whilst Zverev reached a new career high ranking of world No. 2, thus ending the Big Three's streak in the top 2 spots since 10 November 2003.[1] At 6 ft 6 (198 cm) tall each, they are the two tallest men to ever hold the top two rankings.[2] Their most notable match was played in the semifinals of the 2024 Australian Open, which Medvedev won in five-sets.[3][4]

Notable matches

2019 Shanghai Masters final

In their first Masters 1000 final against each other, Medvedev triumphed 6–4, 6–1.[5] After the defeat, Zverev called Medvedev, who reached his sixth consecutive final and fourth consecutive big title final, "the best player in the world right now".[6]

2021 ATP Tour Finals final

Zverev defeated defending champion Medvedev in the final, 6–4, 6–4 to win the singles tennis title at the 2021 ATP Finals.[7] He ended a five-match losing streak to Medvedev dating back to the 2020 Paris Masters.

2024 Australian Open Semifinal

Medvedev defeated Zverev in 2024 Australian Open semifinals, 5–7, 3–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–5), 6–3, coming from two sets down. It was their first ever meeting at a Grand Slam.[8]

Head-to-head

Legend Medvedev Zverev
Grand Slam 1 0
Tour Finals 3 2
Masters 1000 6 3
ATP 500 1 1
ATP 250 0 1
ATP Cup 1 0
Total[9] 12 7
No. Year Tournament Tier Surface Round Winner Score Length Sets Medvedev Zverev
1. 2016 St. Petersburg Open ATP 250 Hard (i) Round of 16 Zverev 6–3, 7–5 1:26 2/3 0 1
2. 2017 Washington Open ATP 500 Hard Quarterfinals Zverev 6–2, 6–4 0:58 2/3 0 2
3. 2018 Miami Open Masters 1000 Hard Round of 64 Zverev 6–4, 1–6, 7–6(7–5) 2:13 3/3 0 3
4. 2018 Canadian Open Masters 1000 Hard Round of 16 Zverev 6–3, 6–2 0:53 2/3 0 4
5. 2019 Shanghai Masters Masters 1000 Hard Final Medvedev 6–4, 6–1 1:14 2/3 1 4
6. 2019 ATP Finals Tour Finals Hard (i) Round Robin Zverev 6–4, 7–6(7–4) 1:18 2/3 1 5
7. 2020 Paris Masters Masters 1000 Hard (i) Final Medvedev 5–7, 6–4, 6–1 2:07 3/3 2 5
8. 2020 ATP Finals Tour Finals Hard (i) Round Robin Medvedev 6–3, 6–4 1:29 2/3 3 5
9. 2021 ATP Cup ATP Cup Hard Semifinals Medvedev 3–6, 6–3, 7–5 2:38 3/3 4 5
10. 2021 Paris Masters Masters 1000 Hard (i) Semifinals Medvedev 6–2, 6–2 1:21 2/3 5 5
11. 2021 ATP Finals Tour Finals Hard (i) Round Robin Medvedev 6–3, 6–7(3–7), 7–6(8–6) 2:36 3/3 6 5
12. 2021 ATP Finals Tour Finals Hard (i) Final Zverev 6–4, 6–4 1:15 2/3 6 6
13. 2023 Indian Wells Masters Masters 1000 Hard Round of 16 Medvedev 6–7(5–7), 7–6(7–5), 7–5 3:17 3/3 7 6
14. 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters Masters 1000 Clay Round of 16 Medvedev 3–6, 7–5, 7–6(9–7) 3:05 3/3 8 6
15. 2023 Italian Open Masters 1000 Clay Round of 16 Medvedev 6–2, 7–6(7–3) 1:56 2/3 9 6
16. 2023 Cincinnati Masters Masters 1000 Hard Round of 16 Zverev 6–4, 5–7, 6–4 2:33 3/3 9 7
17. 2023 China Open ATP 500 Hard Semifinals Medvedev 6–4, 6–3 1:26 2/3 10 7
18. 2023 ATP Finals Tour Finals Hard (i) Round Robin Medvedev 7–6(9–7), 6–4 1:46 2/3 11 7
19. 2024 Australian Open Grand Slam Hard Semifinals Medvedev 5–7, 3–6, 7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–5), 6–3 4:18 5/5 12 7

See also

References

  1. ^ Ramchandani, Haresh (6 June 2022). "Djokovic remains atop ATP rankings but Medvedev to become No 1 next week; Nadal up to No 4". Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  2. ^ "Daniil Medvedev Makes History, Reaches No. 1 In ATP Rankings | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour.
  3. ^ "Down but not out, Medvedev claws past Zverev in five-set AO SF thriller". ATP Tour. 2024-01-26. Retrieved 2024-07-05.
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  6. ^ "Alexander Zverev: Daniil Medvedev's best player in world right now". Tennis World USA. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  7. ^ "Giant Killer! Daniil Medvedev Takes Nitto ATP Finals Title | ATP Tour | Tennis". ATP Tour. 20 November 2020.
  8. ^ Carayol, Tumaini (January 26, 2024). "Daniil Medvedev stuns Alexander Zverev in five-set Australian Open epic". The Guardian.
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