Daniil Medvedev Faces Alexei Popyrin in Paris Masters: Predictions and Head-to-Head Analysis

Daniil Medvedev, the world No. 5, is set to begin his campaign at the Rolex Paris Masters, a tournament he won in 2020 and was the runner-up in 2021. His first challenge in the second round will be against Alexei Popyrin, an Australian player ranked No. 24, on Wednesday, October 30.

The head-to-head record between Medvedev and Popyrin stands at 3-0 in favor of the Russian. This will be their fourth encounter, with their last meeting taking place in the third round of the Miami Open in 2021, where Medvedev won 7-6(3) 6-7(7) 6-4.

Popyrin recently secured a victory over Matteo Berrettini in the first round of the Paris Masters, winning 7-5, 7-6(2). Despite this win, Popyrin faces a tough task against Medvedev, who has a strong record on indoor hard courts, with an overall 128-59 record in such conditions.

Medvedev’s current season has been mixed, with a 45-18 win-loss record, but he has struggled with his serve, particularly with double faults, having committed 270 double faults so far this year. He will need to improve his serve to navigate the tournament successfully.

In addition to his on-court challenges, Medvedev has also been in the news for his complaints about the tennis balls used in recent tournaments. He expressed dissatisfaction with the balls during the Shanghai Masters, suggesting they favor players like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. This has led to some friction with other players, including Casper Ruud, who criticized the constant complaints about the balls in a recent podcast.