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Miami Open 2021: Daniil Medvedev vs Roberto Bautista Agut preview, head-to-head & prediction

Daniil Medvedev
Daniil Medvedev

Match details

Fixture: Daniil Medvedev vs Roberto Bautista Agut

Date: 31 March 2021

Tournament: Miami Open 2021

Round: Quarterfinals

Venue: Miami, Florida

Category: ATP Masters 1000

Surface: Outdoor

Prize money: $3,340,000

Match timing: Not before 8.30 pm local time, 6 am IST

Live telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Europsort

Daniil Medvedev vs Roberto Bautista Agut preview

Daniil Medvedev registered a resounding straight-sets win over America's Frances Tiafoe in the fourth round of the 2021 Miami Open on Tuesday.

The Russian, who had to dig deep in his third-round match against Alexei Popyrin, seems to have rediscovered his best form. He will now take on Roberto Bautista Agut for a place in the semifinals.

Roberto Bautista Agut
Roberto Bautista Agut

Bautista Agut on his part had a bit of a mixed start to the 2021 season. But he looks to have finally found his form after his run to the final in Qatar.

The Spaniard was given a walkover in his Miami opener, but has had to fight hard in his two matches since. He did extremely well to hold his nerve in his round of 16 clash against John Isner to secure his spot in the last eight.

Bautista Agut has a solid game that can trouble the best, but he will be under constant pressure from Medvedev's return.

Daniil Medvedev vs Roberto Bautista Agut head-to-head

Daniil Medvedev will have his eye on the title in Miami
Daniil Medvedev will have his eye on the title in Miami

Roberto Bautista Agut leads Daniil Medvedev 2-0 in head-to-head matchups. Their latest encounter came on the hardcourts of Cincinnati in 2020, where the Spaniard prevailed in three sets.

Daniil Medvedev vs Roberto Bautista Agut prediction

Daniil Medvedev has been in fine form all season, and will enter this contest as a favorite despite his losing head-to-head record against Roberto Bautista Agut.

Medvedev has had the occasional meltdown this season, but has managed to bounce back just as quickly. His match against Popyrin, where he battled severe cramps in the third set, seems to have freed him up; the 25-year-old was able to put up a much stronger showing in the next round.

Holding serve will be key for Medvedev, given the quality of his opponent's return. He will also have to be prepared for some long and grueling baseline rallies in the Miami heat.

Bautista Agut has the ability to put pressure on his opponent from the back of the court. But given Medvedev's current form, it will take a special effort from the Spaniard to extend his lead in the rivalry.

Prediction: Daniil Medvedev to win in two tight sets.

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