LiontipsAlcaraz vs. Shanhai: Betting Predictions for the ATP Shanghai Match on October 5, 2024.
Command Analysis
Current Form
Alcaraz recently claimed the title in Beijing, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final. This victory marked Carlos's fourth title of the season. This year, on hard courts, the Spaniard has achieved 19 wins against just four losses.
Professional Qualities
Alcaraz is renowned for his powerful baseline game, characterized by physical strength and endurance. He possesses a diverse array of strokes, skillfully adapting them to different situations. Notably, his drop shot has become a signature move. Carlos also excels in his ball reception.
Current Tour Performance
Alcaraz is currently ranked as the world number two. In addition to his Beijing victory this season, he also triumphed at the Masters in Indian Wells and claimed two Grand Slam titles, winning at Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
Interesting Betting Insights
Alcaraz is on a winning streak, having secured nine consecutive match victories.
Current Form
Shan defeated Chuck Wong in the opening round of the Shanghai tournament with a score of 6-4, 6-4. Junchen served four aces, converted four break points, and lost two games on his serve against the player from Hong Kong. For the Chinese tennis player, this marked his 25th victory on hard courts this season, alongside nine losses.
Professional Skills
Shan is a left-handed player known for his aggressive style, characterized by powerful attacking shots. His versatility allows him to compete effectively on various surfaces, with hard courts being his preferred choice. His high speed and shot precision make him a formidable opponent both from the baseline and at the net.
Current Tour Stats
Ranked 51st in the world, Shan has secured one title this season, winning a home tournament in Chengdu in September. This ATP category title was the first of his career.
Betting Insights
Shan has not exited the court without winning a set in his last 12 matches.
Trends
Bet Set Efficiency: 2>1
In 3 of the last 5 matches for Alcaraz, the on-court events unfolded in this manner
2.21Bet Tiebreak in the match - yes
This bet has been successful in 3 of the last 5 matches for Shan
2.57Tip and bets
Alcaraz recently clinched the title in Beijing, defeating Medvedev and Sinner along the way. This victory puts the Spaniard in an excellent emotional state as he heads to Shanghai. We consider Carlos a top contender for the title at this Masters event.
Our prediction is an Alcaraz victory with a handicap of (-5) games at odds of 1.95
Total Bet
Alcaraz and Shang have faced each other before. Their only previous match occurred this season during the Australian Open, where the Spanish player won decisively. We anticipate that the upcoming encounter between these players will also lean towards the under.
Our second prediction is under 21 games at odds of 1.85
First Set Bet
In three of Shang's last five matches, more than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We expect that the upcoming match between Chun-Chen and Alcaraz will also kick off with a high-scoring first set.
The prediction is over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 3.21
