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Match Details
Fixture: (16) Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Rinderknech
Date: October 11, 2025
Tournament: Rolex Shanghai Masters
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China
Category: Masters 1000
Surface: Hard
Prize Money: $9,193,540
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Rinderknech preview
Former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev will take on unseeded Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.
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Medvedev commenced his quest for a second title in Shanghai with a 6-1, 6-1 thrashing of Dalibor Svrcina. He then beat 18th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3, 7-6(5), and finally snapped his losing skid against Learner Tien with a 7-6(6), 6-7(1), 6-1 win.
The Russian was up against seventh seed Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals. After a marathon match against Tien, he didn't allow the Aussie to run him ragged. A single break of serve in each set helped the Russian score a 6-4, 6-4 victory.
Rinderknech, meanwhile, got a lucky break in the first round, losing the first set before advancing due to Hamad Medjedovic's retirement. He went on an upset spree over the next three rounds, beating 28th seed Alex Michelsen, third seed Alexander Zverev, and 15th seed Jiri Lehecka.
Rinderknech took on 12th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime for a spot in the semifinals. The Frenchman outplayed Auger-Aliassime in crucial moments and bagged the only two service breaks of the contest to register a 6-3, 6-4 win.
Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Rinderknech head-to-head
Medvedev leads their rivalry 1-0. He won their previous encounter at the 2022 US Open in straight sets.
Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Rindernech odds
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Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Rinderknech prediction
Medvedev lost three consecutive matches to end the North American swing, capping it off with a first-round exit from the US Open. He has staged a pretty remarkable turnaround since then, improving with every tournament in Asia. He made the quarterfinals in Hangzhou, the semifinals in Beijing, and now the semifinals in Shanghai as well.
Medvedev won 79 percent of his first-serve points against de Minaur and erased all six break points that he faced. He also struck 25 winners compared to 13 unforced errors. He will now aim to reach his first Masters 1000 final since his runner-up finish at the Indian Wells Masters in 2024.
Rinderknech, meanwhile, is having the best two weeks of his career, having progressed to his maiden Masters 1000 semifinal. He didn't drop serve even once in the previous round. His win over Auger-Aliassime was also his third consecutive win over a top-20 player.
The Frenchman has scored seven top-20 wins since the start of June, trailing only Carlos Alcaraz, who has nine wins during this period. However, with Medvedev finding his best form once again, Rinderknech's dream run could come to an end. The Russian showed glimpses of his former self during his win over de Minaur. If he plays at a similar level once again, then he should be able to book his place in the final.
Pick: Medvedev to win in straight sets.
Daniil Medvedev vs Arthur Rinderknech betting tips
Tip 1: Daniil Medvedev to win.
Tip 2: The match will have at least 22 games.
