Prediction Of Zverev Vs Musetti H2H, Who Will Win At ATP Erste Bank Open 2024?

What Time Will Alexander Zverev Play Against Lorenzo Musetti?

Zverev and Musetti are on the Day 5 Schedule at Erste Bank Open 2024 on Friday 25 October 2024. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.

Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?

The head-to-head series between Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Musetti is currently tied 1-1. They have faced each other in two previous matches. In their first encounter, which took place at the ATP Masters 1000 Madrid on clay in 2022, Zverev won the match with a score of 6-3, 1-0 RET (retired). Their second match was at the Paris Olympics in 2024, also on clay, where Musetti emerged victorious with a score of 7-5, 7-5.

Now let’s take a closer look at the two players individually. Alexander Zverev, aged 27 and currently ranked as World No. 3, reached a career-high ranking of No. 2. He achieved this milestone after suffering an injury at the 2022 Roland Garros semifinals against Nadal, where he tore three ligaments in his right ankle. Zverev has had a successful career, winning six titles in 2021, the most by any player on the ATP Tour. He also holds the record for the most career titles among players born since 1990, with a total of 22. Notable achievements include defeating No. 1 Djokovic en route to winning the 2018 Nitto ATP Finals, the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, and the 2021 Nitto ATP Finals championships. Zverev reached his first Grand Slam final at the 2020 US Open, overcoming a two-set deficit to defeat Carreno Busta in the semifinals but losing to Thiem in the final after squandering a two-set lead. Additionally, Zverev has secured six ATP Masters 1000 titles, including victories over Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal on different surfaces.

On the other hand, Lorenzo Musetti, aged 22 and currently ranked as World No. 17, reached a career-high ranking of No. 15 in June. He entered the Top 20 in January 2023 and has since achieved notable successes. Musetti won the 2022 Hamburg final against Alcaraz, becoming the youngest finalist on the ATP Tour since 2005. At the 2023 Monte-Carlo Masters, he achieved a significant milestone by winning a match with a rare 6-0, 6-0 scoreline, and then went on to upset No. 1 Djokovic in the round of 16, marking the biggest win of his career and reaching his second ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal. Musetti also earned a bronze medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics after defeating the defending champion, Zverev. This victory marked the first Olympic singles medal for Team Italy in the Open Era. Musetti has won two ATP titles, with his second title coming at the 2022 Naples event, where he defeated Berrettini in the final on home soil. He has also had success in the junior circuit, reaching the final of the 2018 US Open boys’ singles and winning the 2019 Australian Open boys’ singles. He further showcased his potential by defeating Wawrinka at the 2020 Rome tournament, becoming the first player born in 2002 to win an ATP Tour match.

As for their current performances, Zverev is seeking his first indoor semifinal since the 2022 Montpellier tournament, where he lost to Bublik in the final. He has reached the quarterfinals of the Vienna tournament for the fourth time, previously defeating Auger-Aliassime en route to the 2021 title but losing to Tsonga in 2017 and Rublev in 2023. Zverev has a chance to become the first German player since Schuettler in 2003 to record 62 or more wins in a season. Musetti, on the other hand, is seeking his 17th tour-level semifinal, with only one of his previous semifinals being on hard courts above the ATP 250 level since the 2021 Acapulco event, where he lost to Tsitsipas. Musetti has a challenging record against the top-ranked players, with a 1-12 record against the top 3. However, he notably defeated No. 1 Djokovic at the 2023 ATP Masters 1000 Monte-Carlo tournament, though he is yet to secure a win against the top players on hard courts. Musetti is also aiming to become the second Italian player this season to achieve 40 or more wins, with Sinner currently holding the top spot with 66 wins.

My Conclusion / Prediction:

My pick is that Zverev will win.
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