Match Details
Fixture: (2) Alexander Zverev vs Daniil Medvedev
Date: Jun. 21, 2025
Tournament: Halle Open
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Grass
Venue: OWL Arena, Halle, Germany
Live telecast: UK–Sky Sports / US–Tennis Channel / Canada–TSN+
Alexander Zverev vs Daniil Medvedev Preview
Zverev’s run to the Halle semis was marked by a fair share of ups and downs. After securing a dominant win over Marcos Giron (6‑2, 6‑1) in the opening match, he defeated Lorenzo Sonego 3‑6, 6‑4, 7‑6, followed by a commendable win over Flavio Cobolli 6‑4, 7‑6(6) in the quarterfinals. The German player overcame sudden illness in his last showdown, as he was seen vomiting mid-match. However, he still managed to fire 22 winners with a classy, strong net play.
The 28-year-old is currently on the hunt for his first grass-court title. Despite making it to the quarter-finals last year, he lost to Arthur Fils in a three-setter showdown. He also continues to manage Type 1 diabetes, and he was forced to rush off mid-match, possibly due to blood-sugar fluctuations.
Players able to reach SFs in Halle for 3+ straight years
• 🇨🇭 Roger Federer (2002-2006, 2012-2019)
• 🇷🇺 Yevgeny Kafelnikov (1996-1998, 2000-2002)
• 🇩🇪 Philipp Kohlschreiber (2007-2009)
• 🇩🇪 Alexander Zverev (2023-2025) pic.twitter.com/xqzpSfdmrN— Mario Boccardi (@boccardi_marioo) June 20, 2025
Medvedev, on the other hand, has reached the finals without dropping a single set. He defeated Daniel Altmaier 6‑3, 6‑3, Quentin Halys 6‑2, 7‑5, and finally Alex Michelsen 6‑4, 6‑3 in the quarters. The Russian player also experienced illness mid-match, suffering a nosebleed and shifting shadows on the court.
The recent victory marked his third tour-level semifinal of the season, and on Monday, he reclaimed his return to the ATP top 10.
Alexander Zverev vs Daniil Medvedev Head-to-Head
Medvedev has faced Alexander Zverev a total of 19 times in the past. The Russian player currently leads the head-to-head record with a commendable 12–7 score. Their most recent showdown was recorded at the 2024 Australian Open, where Medvedev made a comeback from two sets down to win 5–7, 3–6, 7–6⁽⁴⁾, 7–6⁽⁵⁾, 6–3, in the semifinals. This marked his third straight win over Zverev.
Alexander Zverev vs Daniil Medvedev Prediction
Zverev looks forward to the upcoming showdown with a consistent pace on grass so far. The German player holds a positive record of 3–1 in 2025 and a career overall win rate of 67% on grass. His serve has been impressive so far, attaining 10 aces and securing 82% of his first-serve points in round one while averaging 23 winners and 10 aces in his 6–2, 6–1 win over Marcos Giron.
Medvedev, on the other hand, has 14 wins in his last 18 grass matches. This includes a perfect start at Halle with no sets dropped throughout the campaign. He also launched his campaign with a strong service by saving all break points in his quarter-final win over Alex Michelsen.
Zverev has averaged roughly 5.8 aces per match this season. This includes a first-serve win percentage of 69% and about two double faults per match. His previous match featured 12 net points won and a string of first-serve aces even after falling ill. Medvedev, on the other hand, hasn’t posted big ace numbers, but relies on his overall serve.
He didn’t allow even a single break point against Michelsen and handled a second-set nosebleed without faltering.
Prediction: Alexander Zverev to win in three sets
