The Russian seeds Daniil Medvedev and Karen Khachanv will face non -classified opponents on Friday in the quarterfinals of Halle. Medvedev awaits Alex Michelsen, while Khachanov meets Tomas Martin Etcheverry.
Alex Michelsen against (3) Daniil Medvedev
This could have been another chapter of Medvedev’s rivalry against Stefanos Tsitsipas, but it is not surprising that it is rather Michelsen on the other side of the Russian net on Friday. An effective player on the grass field, Michelsen took care of a tsisipas in difficulty in straight sets on Wednesday. The 20 -year -old American should not be an outsider in this match given the current Medvedev problems. Having not won a title for more than two years (2023 Rome Masters), the 29 -year -old is now outside the top 10 in the world in the world.
This is equivalent to their very first meeting, because the only previous one ended after only two games (Michelsen was already injured in their Indian Wells force test a few months ago). It should also be fun. Although Medvedev may not be in the form of a point, he at least looks good this week with straight victories on Daniel Altmaier and Quentin Halys. Michelsen preceded his tsitsipas defeat with a three -set upside -down upheaval n ° 5 Francisco Cerundolo for a race that locked the sowing in Wimbledon. Although Medvedev is accomplished a lot on the grass, his forehand really does not work well on it. The most impactful shot of this match will probably be the back of Michelsen downwards towards the forehand of his opponent.
Pick: Michelsen in 3
Tomas Martin Etcheverry against (8) Karen Khachanov
Etcheverry is his second life in Halle. After destroying Pedro Martinez 6-1, 6-3, the Argentinian clashed on Thursday Andrey Rublev and the Russian had a match point at his own service at 6-5 in the final equality. It was a disaster from there for Rublev, however, when he doubled, missed an easy forehand, then scored one above for the victory of engraving in hand a 6-3 victory, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (6). The world number 63 needed three hours and a minute to move forward, it will therefore make a quick turnaround to face Khachanov on Friday.
This just marks their second meeting, Khachanov taking the first 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 to 2023 Miami Masters. This should be a more important gap on the grass, because engraving is only a life of 5-9 on this surface compared to the Khachanov 29-18 record. The Russian classified 22nd impressed Halle by a straight defeat of a formal zizou Bergs and a success in three sets against the dangerous Currier by Gazon Felix Auger-Aliassime. All signs indicate that Khachanov reaches the semi-finals.
Pick: Khachanov in 2
