Novak Djokovic vs Taylor Fritz Prediction & Picks - ATP Shanghai Masters

Prediction published on 10/11/24, 4:32 PM  by Lou Aguila | Modified on 10/11/24 at 4:41 PM in ATP Shanghai Masters Picks

Novak Djokovic remains on course to win a record-setting fifth Shanghai Masters title, but out to spoil the fun is American Taylor Fritz, who is also eager to return to the final of an ATP Masters tournament after ruling the Indian Wells Open in 2022. Djokovic is still a force to reckon with on the ATP Tour despite being the last remnant of the Big 3 era following Rafael Nadal’s retirement from the sport on Friday. Once again, the Serb showed incredible composure when he rallied from a set down to beat Jakub Mensik 6-7(4) 6-1 6-4 in the quarterfinal. Djokovic overcame 17 aces from Mensik by winning 83 percent of his serves and earning 43 return points while seizing four breakpoints. Meanwhile, Fritz recorded his fourth consecutive straight-set victory on Friday after he clobbered David Goffin 6-3, 6-4. The 2024 US Open runner-up fired 10 aces and claimed three breakpoints, allowing him to keep Goffin at arm’s length throughout their match.