Daniil Medvedev vs Sebastian Korda: 2024 Madrid Open - Preview & Prediction

Sebastian Korda has beaten Daniil Medvedev before so can he do it again in the Spanish capital of Madrid; find out below.

Daniil Medvedev might not be the best clay performer, but he found something in Madrid in years past, making the 4th round two times. Sebastian Kroda has n't performed well in Madrid so far, but he has a trophy on clay and is a pretty capable player on the surface.

Madrid plays a bit differently from most clay courts, but it should suit both players, in theory. The ball flies fast and helps a lot of serves, which both are. Korda can be destructive with his serve and forehand, while Medvedev loves to pressure his opponents.

Another thing to remember is that Korda has stunned Medvedev before. He actually did at the Australian Open, where he used the faster courts to smash Medvedev easily. He bested him in Shanghai as well, which is another quick court, so generally, there is a formula that works for him.

Madrid is, oddly, the only clay court that would give him a good chance to beat Medvedev because of the altitude. He'll have to play really well and hit his serve consistently, which isn't a given, but if he does, he can win.

The most recent one in Indian Wells this year was won by Medvedev. That court is pretty slow and bounces high, similar to clay. It was a three-set match, though, so generally, it's quite competitive between them.

I also expect this one to be, but I don't think Korda will win. I just like what I saw from Medvedev recently in Madrid. He's more stable from the baseline, which will get him the win.

Prediction: Medvedev in 3.