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The former world No.1 Daniil Medvedev takes on the Spanish veteran Roberto Bautista Agut in the quarter-finals of the Astana Open on Friday.
The 26-year-old played in the Metz Open last month but lost in the round of 16 against 3-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in a riveting three-set encounter. He has turned fortunes in his favor at the Astana Open with a couple of stupendous performances so far.
The Russian No. 1 began his campaign in Astana with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win against Albert Ramos-Vinolas to set up a clash with Emil Ruusuvuori in the round of 16. Medvedev proved to be too hot to handle for the Finnish youngster as the former US Open champion won the match 6-3, 6-2.
The world No. 21 has had a decent season thus far, having bagged titles in Qatar and Austria. He also made it to the finals in Mallorca. The 34-year-old had a disappointing time in Flushing Meadows as he crashed out in the first round with a loss against Jeffrey John Wolf in straight sets. However, he has looked good at the Astana Open so far, albeit in certain patches.
Bautista Agut began his campaign at the Astana Open with a solid performance against the promising Felix Auger-Aliassime. The experienced campaigner won the match 6-4, 7-6 (8-6). In the round of 16, the Spaniard defeated Russian qualifier Pavel Kotov 6-1, 7-6 (7-5).
The head-to-head scoreline currently stands at 4-1 in favor of Roberto Bautista Agut. He won their last encounter at the Mallorca Open quarter-finals in straight sets 6-3, 6-2.
Prediction: Daniil Medvedev to win in three sets.
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