Beijing Round Two Features Medvedev–Davidovich Fokina and Cobolli–Tien

Form guides favor Davidovich Fokina as markets rate both ties near even.

Overview

Sunday’s second round at the ATP 500 China Open pairs Daniil Medvedev with Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Flavio Cobolli with Learner Tien.
Medvedev leads the head‑to‑head 4–1, but Davidovich Fokina won their most recent meeting at the 2024 Montreal Masters.
Previews highlight Davidovich Fokina’s strong 2025, including three runner‑up finishes, against Medvedev’s title drought since Rome 2023 and his recent split with longtime coach Gilles Cervara.
First‑round results: Medvedev defeated Cameron Norrie, Davidovich Fokina swept Camilo Ugo Carabelli, Cobolli upset Andrey Rublev, and Tien rallied past Francisco Cerundolo.
Betting views diverge, with bookmakers edging Cobolli over Tien and pricing Medvedev–Davidovich Fokina as close, while analysts note Beijing’s slower hard courts may aid Cobolli’s style.