Lorenzo Musetti vs Juncheng Shang Prediction & Picks - ATP Chengdu Open

Prediction published on 9/23/24, 9:31 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 9/23/24 at 9:31 PM in Tennis Picks

Lorenzo Musetti of Italy will shoot for his first ATP title of 2024 on Tuesday when he slugs it out with China’s rising star Shang Juncheng in the final of the 2024 Chengdu Open. After coming up short in the two previous final appearances this year, Musetti will try to end his title drought by beating an inspired Shang Juncheng, who has already victimized several big guns in the tournament. Musetti sealed his spot in the championship match after he pummeled Alibek Kachmazov of Russia 6-4, 6-2. The Olympic bronze medalist won 34 points on his first serves and 25 return points to end the Russian’s Cinderella run in the tourney. Meanwhile, Juncheng earned a breakthrough final appearance on the ATP Tour after vanquishing Tim Hanfmann 6-4, 6-4. The 19-year-old Chinese overcame a mediocre first serve percentage (56%) by winning 76 percent of his second serves and capturing two key breakpoints. It has been a memorable tournament for Juncheng, who also defeated Kei Nishikori, Roman Safiullin, and Alexander Bublik.