Daniil Medvedev vs Yannick Hanfmann will take place in the quarter-final of the 2023 Italian Open on May 18.
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Daniil Medvedev extended his lead over bitter rival Alexander Zverev once more, advancing to the Rome Masters quarterfinals with a 6-2, 7-6 victory. Despite conceding eight games throughout the match, Medvedev’s victory was his most comfortable in the Rome Masters so far. Unlike his previous rounds, where he faced difficulties, such as being down a break against Emil Ruusuvuori in the second round (6-4 6-2) and losing the first set to Bernabe Zapata Miralles in the third round, Medvedev seemed to breeze through this one.
In a hardcourt Masters event, the world #3 would be the overwhelming favourite against this field of opponents, but on clay, which happens to be his least favourite surface, the dynamics shift. He has only reached the quarterfinals of four tour-level clay-court events in his successful career, and he hasn’t advanced past this stage since ATP Barcelona in 2019, when he defeated then-world #81 and lucky loser Nicolas Jarry.
Yannick Hanfmann had a golden opportunity to win the Madrid Masters a few weeks ago, but he was defeated in the third round by lucky loser Daniel Altmaier. However, he has demonstrated resilience by rebounding from that setback and delivering an outstanding performance to reach the quarterfinals of the Rome Masters. This impressive run secures not only his return to the top 100 rankings, but also a new career-high ranking for him.
Before this week, the 31-year-old had his moments on the main tour, but his current run at the Rome Masters is undeniably a game-changer, providing a significant boost in confidence. It is worth noting that the majority of his previous successes, which included reaching the quarterfinals or higher, occurred at high-altitude venues such as Kitzbuhel, Gstaad, Munich, and Santiago. Despite the fact that the playing conditions in Rome are less conducive to his style of play due to the slower pace, he has defied expectations by securing victories over renowned opponents, earning valuable ranking points in the process.
| Daniil Medvedev vs Yannick Hanfmann | Match details |
|---|---|
| Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Surface | Clay |
| Tournament | Italian Open |
| Stage | Quarter-final |
| Time (India) | 6:30 pm |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Alexander Zverev | 6-2, 7-6 (W) |
| Bernabe Zapata Miralles | 6-3, 1-6, 3-6 (W) |
| Emil Ruusuvuori | 6-4, 6-2 (W) |
| Aslan Karatsev | 7-6, 6-4 (L) |
| Alexander Shevchenko | 6-4, 1-6, 5-7 (W) |
| Opponent | Score |
|---|---|
| Andrey Rublev | 6-7, 6-4, 3-6 (W) |
| Marco Cecchinato | 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 (W) |
| Taylor Fritz | 6-4, 6-1 (W) |
| Nicolas Jarry | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
| Hugo Grenier | 6-4, 6-4 (W) |
The two players will face each other for the first time.
Daniil Medvedev vs Yannick Hanfmann will take place in the quarter-final of the 2023 Italian Open on May 18.
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