Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Halle match.
Daniel Altmaier received a wild card from the tournament organisers but now faces a stern test against Daniil Medvedev. Both players are currently in good physical shape, but their respective records on grass suggest a clear disparity.
Daniel Altmaier
Daniel Altmaier has a limited history of success on grass, with only 8 wins and 14 losses throughout his career. At the Halle tournament, he has managed just one victory in five appearances. While he recently reached the fourth round of Roland Garros, his game—built around extended rallies—is undermined by a below-average serve, with a first-serve percentage of only 60%. As a result, he finds it difficult to adjust to the pace of faster surfaces.
Daniil Medvedev
The grass-court season has brought mixed fortunes for Daniil Medvedev, but his overall performance on this surface far exceeds that of Daniel Altmaier. Since 2023, he has won 14 of 20 matches on grass and has only twice failed to progress beyond the opening round in grass-court events over the past five seasons.
Daniel Altmaier vs Daniil Medvedev Prediction
While Daniil Medvedev can occasionally deliver underwhelming results—such as his recent early loss to Reilly Opelka—Daniel Altmaier is unlikely to pose a serious challenge. The Russian is expected to win in straight sets.
