2022 Miami Open QF: [1] Daniil Medvedev vs [8] Hubert Hurkacz

[ItalianFan]

H2H is 2-1 Medvedev.
Wimbledon 2021: Hurkacz won 2-6, 7-6, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3
Canadian Open 2021: Medvedev won 2-6, 7-6, 7-6
ATP Finals 2021: Medvedev won 6-7, 6-3, 6-4

So, always very close matches between these two players. With a win, Medvedev takes back the World No.1 spot.

In the previous round...

Medvedev defeated Brooksby 7-5, 6-1, 69% of first serves in, 85% of points won on first serve, 4/4 BPs converted, 2/3 BPs saved.

Hurkacz defeated Harris 7-6, 6-2, 65% of first serves in, 79% of points won on first serve, 3/4 BPs converted, 3/4 BPs saved.

 

[I Am Finnish]

Can Hurkacz protect Egg's ranking?

 

[aldeayeah]

looking forward to many subpar FH-to-FH rallies

expecting Med to take this one fairly easily

 

[El_Yotamo]

It's really a tough one to call, but hopefully it'll be entertaining

 

[onefineday]

I think HH takes this.
Medvedev seems ripe for upsetting.

 

[Aabye5]

Hubi, Hubi, Hubi Do, where are you? We've got some work to do now...

 

[Aabye5]

Hubi played well yesterday, but his attitude has been lackluster. Medvedev has been steady. We will see.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Honestly this match could go either way. Medvedev is #2 and returning to #1 is on the line but he has been erratic so far in 2022, losing matches he should win several times now. Hurkacz is the defending champion. I expect Medvedev to win but I don't feel at all certain about it...

 

[Rafa4LifeEver]

Can Hurkacz protect Egg's ranking?

I asked you something a while ago.
Please answer that, friend.

 

[Ledigs]

Rooting for Med

 

[Fedeonic]

Spicy duel due to geopolitical reasons, but expect Medviedev to win in 3.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Surprised this starts at 1.

Medvedev has been struggling lately so I don't know how this match will go. I really like them both. I want Carlos to win this tournament but it would be a greater achievement if he were to defeat Medvedev along the way. Either way is fine, so long as Carlos wins his match tonight!

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

Hubi played well yesterday, but his attitude has been lackluster. Medvedev has been steady. We will see.

True but we have seen the wheels fall off of Medvedev's game inexplicably several times now, particularly at IW... maybe it will be a hard fought close match?

 

[Aabye5]

Spicy duel due to geopolitical reasons, but expect Medviedev to win in 3.

Hubie spicy? He seems pretty mild, but if you say so...

 

[Aabye5]

True but we have seen the wheels fall off of Medvedev's game inexplicably several times now, particularly at IW... maybe it will be a hard fought close match?

That's what you want

I want a good match, but I'm fine if Hubie cruises.

 

[Vamos Rafa Nadal]

That's what you want

I want a good match, but I'm fine if Hubie cruises.

I don't particularly want anything in this match except to know who Carlos's potential opponent will be (assuming that Carlos makes it to the semis, of course). All I really want is for Carlos to WIN!!!!!!!!!

 

[Kralingen]

Medvedev broken to 15 in the first game, LOL

 

[onefineday]

HH with the early break

 

[spottishwood]

Hurkacz!!! Send that bot packing!!!

 

[Mark-Touch]

Not an ideal start for Med.

 

[onefineday]

Medvedev is taking us back to the 99-02 years. I liked those years, but preferred Rafter, Kafelnikov, Kuerten and Rios to Medvedev.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

Pushdev with a slow start once again. These passive rallies are what passes for #1 quality now, rofl.

 

[onefineday]

Is HH going to be first Next Gen to defend a 1000?

 

[onefineday]

Lol Medvedev complaining again. What stories will be be telling in his press conference?

 

[Aabye5]

Is HH going to be first Next Gen to defend a 1000?

Let it be, let it be...

 

[Aabye5]

Hurkacz had COVID last year? Wow.

 

[onefineday]

We don't deserve HH drubbing world No.1 Medvedev in 1000 QF.
We are not worthy

 

[Mark-Touch]

Could that be the slip that changed the match?

 

[onefineday]

Medvedev played a long point and then looked gassed on the next point. Late nights partying on South Beach?

 

[mike danny]

What is it about Hurkacz that makes Medvedev uncomfortable?

 

[onefineday]

Medvedev flashing his abs a la cousin Zverev.

 

[spottishwood]

What is it about Hurkacz that makes Medvedev uncomfortable?

Net rushing capability maybe?

 

[onefineday]

HH up 5-2.

 

[onefineday]

HH can change direction, make you run, finish points at net. He is the part time Wimbledon legend bageler. Soon to be Medvedev disabler.

 

[onefineday]

Medvedev looks like he achieved all his childhood dreams and has also suffered the reality of top level tennis and is wondering why he's still bothering with the thing.

 

[tennis4me]

A lot of the free points that Med usually gets from his serve is non existent today. His 1st serve percentage is under 50% vs 83% for HH.

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

What is it about Hurkacz that makes Medvedev uncomfortable?

Net play for sure. But he's generally uncomfortable on these courts anyway.

 

[spottishwood]

Idiot Hurkacz

 

[AnOctorokForDinner]

ATP top 10 players? More like a bunch of erratic mugs. What a pathetic game to drop serve by HuH.

 

[spottishwood]

ATP top 10 players? More like a bunch of erratic mugs. What a pathetic game to drop serve by HuH.

How do you miss that volley lmao

 

[spottishwood]

Just don't get broken now!!!

 

[El_Yotamo]

Unimpressed by the level so far, but I can see it getting better

 

[spottishwood]

Let's go!! Break Medbot in the next one.

 

[onefineday]

Naughty HH. He was doing good work there.

 

[Mark-Touch]

Don't wake up the Russian bear!

 

[onefineday]

Medvedev fake grunting now he's back in it and it's close.
I'm in ruins.

 

[onefineday]

HH is a vessel from which people tend to drink hot beverages.

 

[onefineday]

Go on HH!
He has the mini break. 2-1

 

[onefineday]

That HH approach shot just would not do.

 

[spottishwood]

RIP