Daniil Medvedev vs Alexei Popyrin Preview & Prediction | 2025 Canadian Open (National Bank Open presented by Rogers) | Third Round

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An intriguing third-round encounter sees former world number one Daniil Medvedev face defending champion Alexei Popyrin.

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time:

Venue: Sobeys Stadium, Toronto, Canada

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

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Daniil Medvedev vs Alexei Popyrin prediction

Daniil Medvedev was far from his best but still registered a straight sets victory against Dalibor Svrcina in the second-round of the Canadian Open. The 2021 champion failed to serve out the first set, though still took it on a tiebreak. He continued to labour in the second, going a break down on two separate occasions but striking back straight away with breaks of his own. He broke the Svrcina serve for the fifth time to seal a 7-6 6-4 win. Medvedev will need to improve upon his 49% first serve percentage if he is to go far in Toronto.

Alexei Popyrin will be his opponent in the next round as the Australian began the defence of his title with a straight sets win over Nicholas Arseneault. Popyrin also struggled at times, having to save two set points in the first against the 18-year-old, though the second set was far more straight-forward as he took a 3-0 lead and never looked back. Popyrin won 7-6 6-3.

Medvedev leads the head-to-head 4-1 and 2-0 on outdoor hard court. Neither player is performing to the best of their abilities right now, but the former world number one has a strong record against his opponent and should grind his way to victory.

Daniil Medvedev vs Alexei Popyrin tip: Daniil Medvedev to win