's-Hertogenbosch 2022: Daniil Medvedev vs Ilya Ivashka preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Libema Open
Match Details
Fixture: (1) Daniil Medvedev vs Ilya Ivashka
Date: 10 June 2022
Tournament: Libema Open 2022.
Round: Quarterfinals.
Venue: 's-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands.
Category: ATP 250.
Surface: Grass.
Prize money: €648,130.
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Daniil Medvedev vs Ilya Ivashka preview
Top seed Daniil Medvedev will square off against Ilya Ivashka in the quarterfinals of the Libema Open on Friday.
The World No. 2 has won 20 out of 27 matches this season, with his best result coming at the Australian Open, where he made the final. He missed the majority of the claycourt season after undergoing hernia surgery but returned to action at the Geneva Open, losing to Richard Gasquet in straight sets in his opener. At the French Open, he was looking good until he fell to Marin Cilic in the fourth round.
Medvedev received a bye to the last 16 of the Libema Open by virtue of being the top seed. He was up against the experienced Gilles Simon in his opener and beat the Frenchman 7-5, 6-4 to book his place in the quarterfinals. It was his first win against Simon in four attempts.
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Ilya Ivashka has won eight out of 19 matches this season. His best performances have been quarterfinal runs at the Open 13 and the Geneva Open.
The 28-year-old started his campaign at the Libema Open with a hard-fought 6-3, 6-7(8), 6-1 win against Mackenzie McDonald. He then beat Emil Ruusuvuori 6-4, 6-2 to reach his third quarterfinal of the season.
Daniil Medvedev vs Ilya Ivashka head-to-head
The head-to-head between Medvedev and Ivashka is tied at 1-1. The Belarusian won their first meeting in 2018 but the current World No. 2 exacted revenge with a 7-5, 6-4 win in the Paris Masters last year.
The winner of the match will take on either Adrian Mannarino or Brandon Nakashima in the semifinals of the Libema Open.
Daniil Medvedev vs Ilya Ivashka odds
(All odds sourced via Oddschecker)
Daniil Medvedev vs Ilya Ivashka prediction
Medvedev will enter the match as the clear favorite. The Russian has a 8-2 record on grass since the start of 2021 with one title to his name, which came in Mallorca. Ivashka, meanwhile, has played 12 matches on the surface in the same period, with seven wins.
Medvedev's big serve, solid groundstrokes and astute return game will come in handy against the Belarusian on grass. The Russian is also an excellent mover and has the ability to put an extra ball back in play.
Ivashka has an excellent serve as well. He won 78% of his first-serve points against Ruusuvuori and hit eight aces. But Medvedev will pose a greater challenge, especially if he gets a look at second serves.
All things considered, the World No. 2 should have little trouble getting past Ivashka and reaching the semifinals of the Libema Open.
Pick: Medvedev to win in straight sets