Carlos Alcaraz vs Juncheng Shang Prediction & Picks - ATP Shanghai Masters

Prediction published on 10/4/24, 8:21 AM  by Tyler Doty | Modified on 10/4/24 at 8:27 AM in ATP Shanghai Masters Picks

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz makes his debut at the Shanghai Masters 1000 this Saturday in the round of 32 against Chinese local Juncheng Shang. Carlos Alcaraz, seeded number 2, has just clinched the title at the Beijing tournament by ending the 16-match winning streak of his opponent, number 1 Jannik Sinner. It was a victory that demanded a great deal of energy from the Spaniard, who had to come from behind and give his all in almost 3h30 of play to conclude the match 6-7(6-8), 6-4, 7-6(7-3). In the end, it was a logical victory for the man who also beat Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals. But the energy he expended just a few days ago should allow his opponent to make up some ground in this match.

Juncheng Shang, for his part, won his first round fairly easily against Chak Lam Coleman Wong in just 2 sets. Although stopped in the first round of the Beijing tournament by his compatriot Yunchaokete Bu, the Chinese player put in a superb performance at the Chengdu tournament a few days ago. He racked up 5 consecutive wins, knocking out top seeds Alexander Bublik in the quarter-finals and Lorenzo Musetti in the final to win the title in just 2 sets. Buoyed by this recent victory, he should manage to upset the Spaniard today.