A thrilling quarterfinal match is on the horizon at the Paris La Défense Arena, where third seed Alexander Zverev will go head-to-head against Daniil Medvedev, both aiming for a coveted spot in the semifinals of the Paris Masters 2025. Medvedev launched his campaign with an impressive 6-1, 6-3 victory over Jaume Munar, and he moved into the third round after Grigor Dimitrov withdrew. In a nail-biting encounter against Lorenzo Sonego, Medvedev showcased his resilience by fighting back from a set down to secure a 3-6, 7-6(5), 6-4 win.
Zverev, the tournament’s third seed, bypassed the first round due to a bye and faced Camilo Ugo Carabelli in the second, overcoming a tough challenge with a score of 6-7(7), 6-1, 7-5. He then displayed a more dominant form in the third round, comfortably progressing past Alejandro Davidovich Fokina with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
The match between Medvedev and Zverev is set for October 31, 2025, on indoor hard courts, featured as part of the prestigious Masters 1000 event. Fans can catch the live action on channels like Tennis Channel, TSN, and Sky Sports.
As for their rivalry, Medvedev leads their encounters 14-7, including five consecutive victories in recent matchups, affirming his status as the favorite going into this showdown. Notably, this season has seen Medvedev take the upper hand in both Halle and Beijing against Zverev.
While Zverev boasts a solid service game, winning 87% of his service games compared to Medvedev’s 83%, it is the Russian who excels in return points, capturing 40% versus Zverev’s 38%. On the indoor courts of Paris, Medvedev has been particularly effective on his first serve, winning 76% of his points, while Zverev has outperformed him on the second serve.
Historical data suggests that despite Zverev’s better overall record in Paris at 19-6, Medvedev’s dominance in recent matchups positions him as the player to watch. With both competitors possessing unique strengths, this match promises to be an exhilarating encounter that could go the distance.
Expectations are high as fans await an intense battle, with Medvedev projected to take the win in three sets, underscoring the high stakes as they compete for a spot in the semifinals.