Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the ATP Halle match.
Daniil Medvedev continues his grass-court campaign after a convincing opening-round victory over Daniel Altmaier. His next opponent is the powerful server Quentin Halys. While Halys’s serve is a key weapon, he rarely poses a significant challenge to top-tier players—especially on grass.
Quentin Halys
Ranked No. 48 in the ATP rankings, Quentin Halys relies heavily on his serve. In his first-round match against Benjamin Bonzi, he hit 18 aces, won 90% of points behind his first serve, and faced just two break points. However, such statistics often fall short against elite competition. Over the past three seasons, he has won only two of his 15 matches against top-20 opponents. When pushed over the distance, Halys struggles—losing in straight sets 0:2 in seven of his last nine matches against such players.
Daniil Medvedev
Currently No. 11 in the world, Daniil Medvedev displayed solid serving form in his opener against Daniel Altmaier, landing 72% of first serves and winning 71% of those points, while also hitting seven aces. Since the beginning of 2023, he has recorded 15 wins in 21 grass-court matches, including a standout victory over Jannik Sinner earlier in 2024. His most recent meeting with Quentin Halys came on a hard court two years ago, where he claimed a routine win with a six-game margin (6:4, 6:2).
Quentin Halys vs Daniil Medvedev Prediction
Daniil Medvedev enjoys a clear advantage on grass, and Quentin Halys has consistently struggled against top-ranked players. While Halys did get past Benjamin Bonzi in the opening round, the world No. 62 is not on the same level as Daniil Medvedev.
