Shapovalov - Zhang. ATP Adelaide match forecast

Current form

The new season for Shapovalov began with a defeat. Denis failed to overcome the starting round at the tournament in Hong Kong, where he lost to Kei Nishikori. Let us recall that last season the Canadian tennis player had nine wins and ten losses on open hard courts.

Professional qualities

Shapovalov is a pronounced attacking tennis player. His main assets are a powerful serve and forehand, which in the best form allow him to score a large number of points. The Canadian also has a spectacular one-handed backhand, dangerous both down the line and cross-court. However, Denis has always lacked stability. In recent years, the situation has worsened due to psychological problems, which is why he rarely demonstrates quality tennis.

Current indicators in the tour

Shapovalov is ranked 56th in the current ATP rankings. Last season was an important stage in the career of the 25-year-old Canadian - despite a slump in the first half of the year, Denis managed to finish the season on a high note, winning the title at the Challenger in Belgrade. In the final of the tournament, he was stronger than the Serb Hamad Medjedovic. For Shapovalov, this was the second ATP title in his career.

Interesting facts for betting

Shapovalov has won seven of his last ten fights.

Current form

At the start of the new season, Zhang participated in the United Cup team competition with the Chinese national team, where he played three matches. He beat Thiago Monteiro, but then lost to Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz. Last season, Zhizhen had an 11-12 record on outdoor hard courts.

Professional qualities

Zhang is an athletic and very tall representative of the Chinese tennis school. He prefers an aggressive style of play, but tries to play prudently and carefully. Zhizhen serves consistently, although he is not a record holder for the number of aces. The Chinese tennis player places the main emphasis on the forehand, which he confidently hits from the rebound, creating sharpness in rallies.

Current indicators in the tour

Zhang finished last season ranked 45th in the world. Despite the fact that the 28-year-old Chinese tennis player failed to win the title last year, he continued to perform consistently in major tournaments and showed high-class tennis in decisive matches. In September, Zhizhen played in the final of the competition in Gangzhou, where he lost to Mariu Cilic in two tie-breaks. Zhang, it should be noted, has won six trophies in his career.

Interesting facts for betting

Zhang has just one win in his last ten matches.