Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Madrid match.
For Daniil Medvedev, the ATP Madrid tournament represents a crucial phase in his build-up to Roland Garros. Following a string of underwhelming results on hard courts, the Russian has begun to find his rhythm on clay. Laslo Djere, on the other hand, is a challenging opponent, having played more clay-court matches in 2025 and boasting a strong record on the surface.
Daniil Medvedev
Medvedev has been in solid form recently on clay, winning 7 of his last 10 matches. He leads the head-to-head against Laslo Djere 2-1 and claimed a dominant straight-sets victory over Djere at Roland Garros in 2022 (6:3, 6:4, 6:3). Although he suffered a defeat in Monte Carlo against a top-10 opponent, he faced high-calibre competition throughout the tournament and delivered 13 aces across three matches.
Laslo Djere
Djere has already featured in 19 clay-court matches this season, winning 14 of them. He lifted the trophy in Santiago and made it to the semi-finals in Buenos Aires. So far in 2025, he has registered wins over several notable opponents. In the previous round in Madrid, he secured a straight-sets victory and showcased a commanding first serve, landing 74% of first serves and converting 82% of those points.
Daniil Medvedev vs Laslo Djere Prediction
While Daniil Medvedev holds an advantage in their previous meetings and has demonstrated solid clay credentials, Laslo Djere comes into this clash in excellent form and has looked very comfortable on clay this year. Djere is likely to test Medvedev and turn this into a tightly contested encounter. A routine win for Medvedev seems unlikely. The sensible call here is on Total Over.
