Match Details
Fixture: (1) Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov
Date: April 29, 2024
Tournament: Mutua Madrid Open
Round: Third round
Venue: Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain
Category: ATP 1000
Surface: Clay
Prize Money: €7,697,965
Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel/TC Plus | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN
Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov preview
Top seed Jannik Sinner will square off against Pavel Kotov in the third round of the 2024 Madrid Open.
Sinner has made a sensational start to the season by garnering 26 wins from 18 matches, including title-winning runs in the Australian Open, Rotterdam Open and the 2024 Miami Open. He also reached the semifinals of the BNP Paribas Open, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in three sets.
The Italian entered Madrid on the back of a semifinal exit in the Monte-Carlo Masters. He began his campaign with a commanding win over Lorenzo Sonego in the first round, 6-0, 6-3. Sinner will be hoping to continue his purple patch in Madrid.
Pavel Kotov, meanwhile, has made a promising start to the season by amassing nine wins from 17 matches, including a semifinal run in the Morocco Open. He also reached the quarterfinals in Hong Kong, where he lost to Emil Ruusuvuori in straight sets.
The Russian entered Madrid on the back of a first-round exit in the Barcelona Open. He began his campaign by breezing past Albert Ramos in the first round and then showed his class against Jordan Thompson in the second. Kotov defeated the Australian 5-7, 6-4, 7-5 in three hours and 15 minutes.
Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov head-to-head
The head-to-head between Sinner and Kotov is poised at 0-0. The duo have never faced each other on the main tour.
Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov odds
Jannik Sinner vs Pavel Kotov prediction
A gripping encounter is on the cards between Jannik Sinner and Pavel Kotov in the third round of the Madrid Open. Both players will be eager to continue their run in the Masters 1000 event.
Sinner has raised the bar for his peers on the main tour this year. He is constantly elevating his game on the court and will be hungry for more success this year. The Italian likes to function from the baseline and play an aggressive brand of tennis.
Kotov, on the contrary, has made a confident start to the season this year. Despite an early setback in the Australian Open, he remained stuck to the task and is close to registering a strong result on tour. The Russian backs his steady all-around game with great technique and awareness on the tennis court.
Ultimately, the player who begins well and keeps a check on their errors will have the upper hand in this bout. Considering their recent results and record at the highest level, Sinner will undoubtedly be the favorite to come out on top. The Italian should be able to outplay the Russian and secure a fourth-round berth in Madrid.
Pick: Sinner to win in straight sets.
