Zverev and Medvedev Ready for Vienna Open Showdowns

VIENNA, Austria — The ATP Vienna Open promises an exciting fourth day as round-of-16 action unfolds in the Austrian capital. Among the highlights are matchups featuring Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev, both aiming to secure their spots in the quarterfinals.

Second seed Zverev faces qualifier Matteo Arnaldi. Zverev, who has displayed a strong indoor hard court game, looks to build on his previous victories over Arnaldi, who he has defeated twice this season. Their first match was a closely contested three-set match in Acapulco, followed by another in Toronto. Zverev, enjoying a solid season with 24 titles to his credit, showed resilience by battling through a three-set opener against Jacob Fearnley in his first round.

“Vienna is my home—I’m really fired up,” Zverev said, reflecting on his past success at the tournament. His powerful serve and experience give him the edge in this matchup, making him a favorite to win.

Meanwhile, Medvedev, who recently captured his first ATP title in over two years in Almaty, is set to take on Corentin Moutet. Their head-to-head record stands at 2-1 in favor of Medvedev, but Moutet defeated him in their earlier meeting this year. Both players displayed impressive form in their opening matches, with Medvedev overcoming Nuno Borges in a tough three-set contest and Moutet breezing past Damir Dzumhur.

Moutet’s recent success gives him confidence going into this matchup. “I have nothing to lose,” he stated, suggesting he will not back down against the former world number one.

As the matches approach, anticipation builds among fans in Vienna. With strong performances expected from both Zverev and Medvedev, the evening promises to deliver competitive tennis and exciting outcomes.