Thursday, June 12, 2025

Medvedev D. - Mannarino A.

ATP Hertogenbosch

Medvedev D. - Mannarino A.

🧠 Form & Context

Daniil Medvedev

  • 🎯 Back on his turf? The former world No. 1 was a finalist here in 2022 but fell early last year. Grass isn’t his favorite surface, but he's 8–3 on it over the last two seasons.
  • 😤 Uneven 2025: Just 18–11 overall, with a string of frustrating early exits including a 1R defeat to Norrie at Roland-Garros.
  • 🚫 Upset-prone: Recent surprise losses (e.g. to Rune, Musetti, Michelsen) show vulnerability when rushed or taken out of rhythm.
  • 🏆 Pedigree matters: Medvedev is still a 20-time ATP titlist, with one of the best serve-return packages on tour—even on grass, it carries him deep.
  • ⚔️ H2H is tied: The 4–4 rivalry with Mannarino includes a 2023 grass-court loss here in 's-Hertogenbosch.

Adrian Mannarino

  • 🌿 Grass specialist alert: Mannarino has 98 career wins on grass and is a former champion in 's-Hertogenbosch (2019). His flat game suits the low bounce and quick surface.
  • 🧱 Veteran grinder: At 36, he's lost a step physically but still plays smart, efficient tennis. He’s 11–23 this year but has gone 4–2 on grass since June began.
  • 🔥 Form uptick: Came through qualifying with clean wins and dispatched O’Connell 6–1, 6–3 in R1—his most dominant win in months.
  • ⚖️ Mental edge on grass: Beat Medvedev here in 2023 in straight sets and has a lefty serve that can trouble tall players.

🔍 Match Breakdown

Slices, skids, and fast breaks. The grass season is where edges appear fast — join us now.

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