Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev have played each other fifteen times on the ATP Tour with Daniil currently leading their head to head 9-6.
The last time they played each other was in the round of 16 of the 2023 Rome Masters which Daniil won in straight sets (6-2, 7-6).
The first Medvedev vs Zverev match was in a round of 16 match at the 2016 St. Petersburg Open with Alexander winning their first match 6-3, 7-5.
Medvedev vs Zverev
| Daniil Medvedev | vs | Alexander Zverev |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Year born | 1997 |
| 2014 | Year turned Pro | 2013 |
| Right-handed | Plays | Right-handed |
| Two-handed backhand | Backhand | Two-handed backhand |
| 9 | Matches won | 6 |
| 60% (9/15) | Winning Percentage | 40% (6/15) |
| 7 | Hard courts | 6 |
| 2 | Clay | 0 |
| 0 | Grass | 0 |
| 2 | Finals | 1 |
| 0 | Grand Slam Tournaments | 0 |
| 6 | Masters 1000 Tournaments | 2 |
| 2 | ATP World Tour Finals | 2 |
| 1 | ATP Cup | 0 |
Grand Slams
Daniil Medvedev (or “DM”) and Alexander Zverev (or “AZ”) have yet to play each other in a grand slam tournament.
Head-to-Head by Court Surface
Alexander and Daniil have played each other a total of 15 times on hard courts and twice on a clay court but they have yet to play each other on a grass court as both Daniil and Alexander are more comfortable playing on hard/clay courts than they are on grass.
Indoor Hard Courts
They have played each other seven times on indoor hard courts with Daniil currently leading their H2H on this surface 4-3.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | ATP Finals | Finals | AZ | 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2021 | ATP Finals | Group Stage | DM | 6-3, 6-7, 7-6 |
| 2021 | Paris Masters | Semifinals | DM | 6-2, 6-2 |
| 2020 | ATP Finals | Group Stage | DM | 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2020 | Paris Masters | Final | DM | 5-7, 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2019 | ATP Finals | Group Stage | AZ | 6-4, 7-6 |
| 2016 | St. Petersburg Open | Round of 16 | AZ | 6-3, 7-5 |
Outdoor Hard Courts
Alexander and Daniil have faced each other a total of six times on outdoor hard courts with their H2H on this surface currently standing at three wins each 3-3.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BNP Paribas Open | Round of 16 | DM | 6-7, 7-6, 7-5 |
| 2021 | ATP Cup | Semifinals | DM | 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 |
| 2019 | Shanghai Masters | Final | DM | 6-4, 6-1 |
| 2018 | Canada Masters | Round of 16 | AZ | 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2018 | Miami Masters | Round of 64 | AZ | 6-4, 1-6, 7-6 |
| 2017 | Washington | Quarterfinals | AZ | 6-2, 6-4 |
Clay Courts
They have played twice on Clay (2023 Monte Carlo and 2023 Rome), with Daniil winning both encounters.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Rome | Round of 16 | DM | 6-2, 7-6 |
| 2023 | Monte Carlo | Round of 16 | DM | 3-6, 7-5, 7-6 |
Matches Played per Year
Alexander dominated their early matches from 2016 to 2018, winning four out of four of the matches they played in that period.
However, since then Daniil has started to turn the tide by winning nine of the last ten of their meetings.
| Year | Matches | Medvedev Wins | Zverev Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-2 |
| 2018 | 2 | – | 2 | 0-4 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-5 |
| 2020 | 2 | 2 | – | 3-5 |
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6-6 |
| 2022 | – | – | – | 6-6 |
| 2023 | 3 | 3 | – | 9-6 |
Below are match highlights from their match in the final of the 2021 ATP Finals in Turin, Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has Daniil Medvedev beaten Alexander Zverev?
Daniil has beaten Alexander a total of nine times (2019 Shanghai Masters, 2020/2021 Paris Masters, 2020/2021 ATP Finals, 2021 ATP Cup, 2023 Indian Wells Masters, 2023 Monte-Carlo, and 2023 Rome.
How many times have Zverev and Medvedev played each other?
They have played each other a total of 15 times on the main ATP Tour.
When did Zverev and Medvedev first play each other?
Their first match was in a round of 16 match at the St. Petersburg Open in Russia, with Alexander winning the match 6-3, 7-5.
Has Zverev ever played Medvedev in a Grand Slam Tournament?
No, they have yet to play each other in a grand slam tournament.
Have Medvedev and Zverev ever played each other on grass?
No, they have yet to play each other on grass.
Have they ever played doubles together?
To date, they have not played doubles together.
Are Daniil and Alexander friends off the court?
They have a friendly relationship off-court but they would not be considered close friends.
How many times has Alexander Zverev beaten Daniil Medvedev?
Alexander has beaten Daniil a total of six times on the ATP Tour (2016 St. Petersburg Open, 2017 Washington, 2018 Miami Masters, 2018 Canada Masters, 2019 ATP Finals, and the final of the 2021 ATP Finals).