Miami Open 2024: Alexander Zverev vs Fabian Marozsan goes head-to-head preview, prediction, live streaming details

Hungarian Marozsan has already seen off two seeded players in Holger Rune and Alex de Minaur.

Alexander Zverev, the World No. 5, will take on Fabian Marozsan in the quarterfinals of the Miami Open 2024. The fourth seeded Zverev, had a promising start to the year, reaching the semifinals at the Australian Open and Los Cabos, and the quarterfinals at the Indian Wells Open 2024. He experienced a rare setback, a first-round exit against his compatriot Daniel Altmaier at Acapulco.

The tennis star has been a consistent performer this year and is in exceptional form and is yet to lose a set at the Miami Open. Zverev has outclassed his opponents effortlessly in the preceding rounds to enter the quarter-stage.

On the other hand, Fabian Marozsan produced the biggest shock of the ATP season last year when he achieved a stunning victory by 6-3, 7-6(6-4) over Carlos Alcaraz at the Italian Open 2023. Since then, Marozsan has gained the reputation of a big-stage player and has created a few upsets after Alcaraz’s exploits.

Interestingly, Marozsan became the lowest-ranked tennis player at No.135 to defeat Alcaraz. Marozsan has been in some red-hot form and has already ousted two top-10-seeded players to reach the quarters of the Miami Open 2024.

The quarterfinals of the Miami Open 2024 will be an exciting clash between the tennis giant Zverev and the giant slayer Marozsan.

Alexander Zverev vs Fabian Marozsan match details

• Date: March 28

• Time: 10:30 PM IST (Tentative)

• Venue: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami

Alexander Zverev vs Fabian Marozsan preview

Alexander Zverev had a solid run at the Miami Wells Open 2024 to reach the quarter-stage and is yet to drop a set in the tournament. He defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in the second round and Christopher Eubanks 7-6 (4), 6-3 in the third round. The giant German outclassed Karen Khachanov effortlessly by 6-1, 6-4 to enter the last eight.

In the last match, he blasted 26 winners to score 54 points, compared to Khachanov’s 17 and 32 match points. Zverev fired nine blazing Aces without committing a double fault in the match.

Zverev had an excellent win ratio of 79% on the first serves and 83% on the second serves to Kachanov’s 63% and 45% on the first and second serves respectively. He converted 75% of the breakpoints (3/4) to get past the fourth round.

Marozsan had a strong run at the Miami Open 2024 and gave early returns to two top-10-seeded players. The Hungarian snatched victories against sixth seed Holger Rune 6-1, 6-1 in the second round and ninth seed Alex Di Minaur 6-4, 0-6, 6-1 to enter the quarters stage. In the last match, Marozsan fired 37 winners to accumulate 71 points, against Minaur’s 24 winners and 71 points.

The 24-year-old has been decent in his serves, converting three aces and committing double faults twice. He won 63% of first serves and 57% on second serves, compared to Minaur’s 65% and 64% on first and second serves, respectively. the Hungarian converted 43% of the breakpoints (3/7).

Head-to-head record

Matches – 0

Alexander Zverev – 0

Fabian Marozsan – 0

The upcoming Miami Open 2024 quarter-finals clash will be the first time the duo will face each other at this crucial juncture of the tournament. Though Zverev is a top-seeded tennis star and is expected to win, Marozsan boasts an impressive record against the top-seeded players creating a couple of huge upsets at the Miami Open 2024. It will be interesting to see who draws the first blood.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Alexander Zverev vs Fabian Marozsan, Miami Open 2024 Quarterfinals match in India?

Fans in India can catch the live action of the Alexander Zverev vs Fabian Marozsan quarter-final match on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD/HD channels. The clash will also be available for live streaming on the SonyLiv platform. Fans can also tune into Tennis TV to catch the live action of the match. Tennis TV is a paid platform.

Prediction

Alexander Zverev ranked fifth in the world, excels on hard courts, holding a significant advantage over Fabian Marozsan. This year, Zverev has won 17 matches and lost only five on hard courts, while Marozsan has an 11-6 record. Both players are in impressive form at the Miami Open and it’s going to be a thrilling David vs Goliath contest of sorts in the quarter-final stage at Miami Open 2024.

Marozsan has a great backhand, but the lanky giant Zverev can beat him at this game. The most reliable shot in Marozsan’s armory would be his forehand which could provide a slight edge over Zverev. Meanwhile, The German will depend on his heavy serves, brute force, and long reach to overcome Marozsan’s challenge at the Miami Open 2024. With the withdrawal of top players like Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal from the Miami Open, Zverev will be eyeing the title.

Though it is a very likely possible that it will shape up into a match against Carlos Alcaraz in semis and Jannik Sinner in the final for Zverev at the Miami Open, he is no stranger to big matches and has proven to be one of the contenders to win the tournament.

On the other hand, Marozsan is a known big-stage player and has lived up to his reputation by clinching victories against sixth seed Holger Rune and ninth seed Alex Di Minaur en route to the quarterfinals. The quarter’s stage is poised to be a blockbuster affair with Zverev coupled with his impressive form and strong serves is one of the strong contenders to win the Miami Open 2024.

Marozsan knows how to bring his A-game against the top players and a big upset at the Miami Open 2024 quarterfinals can’t be ruled out either.

Result: Alexander Zverev to win straight sets.