PREDICTION, PREVIEW, H2H: Djokovic, Shelton, Zverev and Rune to play on Tuesday – Shanghai Rolex Masters

ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Novak Djokovic, Ben Shelton, Alexander Zverev and Holger Rune are going to compete on Tuesday at the Shanghai Rolex Masters.

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Novak Djokovic vs. Flavio Cobolli

Head to head 0-0

Novak Djokovic will face Flavio Cobolli in the 3rd round for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Tuesday at 6:30 pm on STADIUM COURT.

Novak Djokovic: ranking and results

Ranked no. 4, Djokovic reached the 3rd round after beating Alex Michelsen 7-6(3) 7-6(9).

Djokovic has a 33-8 win-loss record in 2024, 11-4 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current year was conquering the title in Paris where he beat Carlos Alcaraz in the final 7-6(3) 7-6(2).

Last year in Shanghai Novak didn’t play in Shanghai in 2023. Novak won the title in Shanghai in 2013, 2015 and 2018.

Flavio Cobolli: ranking and results

Ranked no. 30 (career high), Flavio reached the 3rd round after defeating Unknown Player bye and Stan Wawrinka 6-7(6) 7-6(4) 6-3.

Flavio has a 42-27 win-loss record in 2024, 26-12 on hard (See FULL STATS). Flavio’s best result of the current season was reaching the final in Washington.

Last year in Shanghai Cobolli didn’t play in Shanghai in 2023.

Head to head analysis

There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Flavio Cobolli since this will be the first time that they will clash against each other in the main tour.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Novak Djokovic who should win in 2 sets.

(image) As per the initial odds, Novak Djokovic is the pick to win this match.
Novak Djokovic -> 1.11
Flavio Cobolli -> 6.55

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Ben Shelton vs. Roberto Carballes Baena

Head to head 1-0 for Shelton

Ben Shelton will compete against Roberto Carballes Baena in the 3rd round for the 2nd time of their career. They are scheduled to play on Tuesday at 3:00 pm on GRANDSTAND 2.

Ben Shelton: ranking and results

Ranked no. 16, Ben reached the 3rd round after beating Denis Shapovalov 6-3 7-5.

The American has a 36-22 win-loss record in 2024, 21-12 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current year was winning the title in Houston where he overcame Frances Tiafoe in the final 7-5 4-6 6-3.

Last year in Shanghai Shelton lost in the quarter 6-7(10) 6-2 7-6(6) to Sebastian Korda.

Roberto Carballes Baena: ranking and results

Ranked no. 54, Carballes Baena reached the 3rd round after beating Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6 6-3 6-2 and Arthur Fils 7-6(4) 7-6(5).

Carballes Baena has a 35-26 win-loss record in 2024, 10-11 on hard (See FULL STATS). Roberto’s best result of the current year was getting to the final in Marrakech, the Braunschweig Challenger and the Seville Challenger.

Last year in Shanghai Carballes Baena lost in the 1st round 6-4 7-6(7) to Aleksandar Vukic.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 2nd time that Ben Shelton and Roberto Carballes Baena play each other. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Shelton (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard.

Before, the last time they locked horns, Shelton won 6-4 6-3 in the quarter in Auckland back in January 2024.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Ben Shelton who should win in 2 sets.

(image) As per the initial odds, Ben Shelton is the pick to win this match.
Ben Shelton -> 1.21
Roberto Carballes Baena -> 4.4

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Alexander Zverev vs. Tallon Griekspoor

Head to head 4-1 for Zverev

Alexander Zverev will face Tallon Griekspoor in the 3rd round for the 6th time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Tuesday at 9:00 pm on STADIUM COURT.

Alexander Zverev: ranking and results

Ranked no. 3, Alexander reached the 3rd round after defeating Mattia Bellucci 6-4 6-2.

Zverev has a 58-18 win-loss record in 2024, 28-9 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the year was winning the title in Australia where he beat Hubert Hurkacz in the final 6-7(3) 7-6(6) 6-4 and in Rome where he defeated Nicolas Jarry in the final 6-4 7-5.

Last year in Shanghai Zverev lost in the 2nd round 6-3 6-1 to Roman Safiullin.

Tallon Griekspoor: ranking and results

Ranked no. 40, the Dutch got to the 3rd round after beating Facundo Diaz Acosta 6-4 6-7(6) 6-3 and Jordan Thompson 6-3 6-2.

Tallon has a 28-24 win-loss record in 2024, 10-10 on hard (See FULL STATS). The Dutch’s best result of the current season was getting to the semifinal in Rotterdam and Hertogenbosch.

Last year in Shanghai The Dutch reached the 2nd round last year in Shanghai before retiring against Dusan Lajovic.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 6th time that Alexander Zverev and Tallon Griekspoor face off. Their actual record is 4-1 for Zverev (see full H2H stats), 2-0 on hard.

The last time they locked horns, Zverev won 3-6 6-4 6-2 4-6 7-6(3) in the 3rd round in Roland garros back in June 2024.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Alexander Zverev who should win in 2 sets.

(image) As per the initial odds, Alexander Zverev is the pick to win this match.
Alexander Zverev -> 1.158
Tallon Griekspoor -> 5.3

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Holger Rune vs. Jiri Lehecka

Head to head 1-1

Holger Rune will take on Jiri Lehecka in the 3rd round for the 3rd time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Tuesday at 5:30 pm on SHOW COURT 3.

Holger Rune: ranking and results

Ranked no. 14, Holger reached the 3rd round after defeating Matteo Berrettini 4-6 6-4 6-3.

The Dane has a 37-20 win-loss record in 2024, 20-10 on hard (See FULL STATS). Rune’s best result of the current year was reaching the final in Brisbane.

Last year in Shanghai Rune lost in the 2nd round 6-0 6-2 to Brandon Nakashima.

Jiri Lehecka: ranking and results

Ranked no. 34, the Czech got to the 3rd round after defeating Unknown Player bye and Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 7-6(6) 6-4.

Lehecka has a 24-14 win-loss record in 2024, 18-9 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the season was conquering the title in Adelaide where he overcame Jack Draper in the final 4-6 6-4 6-3.

Last year in Shanghai Jiri lost in the 2nd round 6-4 3-6 6-2 to Diego Schwartzman.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 3rd time that Holger Rune and Jiri Lehecka fight against each other. Their record is 1-1 for Rune and Lehecka (see full H2H stats), but they have never competed against each other on hard.

Before, the last time they locked horns, Rune won 7-6(4) 6-3 in the 1st round in Munich back in 2022.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Holger Rune who should win in 3 sets.

(image) As per the initial odds, Holger Rune is the pick to win this match.
Holger Rune -> 1.46
Jiri Lehecka -> 2.72

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Last Results

These are the last results of the Shanghai Rolex Masters

Tomas MachacMachacAleksandar VukicVukic (6-4 6-2) – Score progression – Stats
Stefanos TsitsipasTsitsipasAlexandre MullerMuller (6-3 7-5) – Score progression – Stats
Tommy PaulPaulAlejandro TabiloTabilo (6-72 7-66 6-2) – Score progression – Stats
Jannik SinnerSinnerTomas Martin EtcheverryMartin Etcheverry (6-73 6-4 6-2) – Score progression – Stats
Daniil MedvedevMedvedevMatteo ArnaldiArnaldi (5-7 6-4 6-4) – Score progression – Stats
Carlos AlcarazAlcarazYibing WuWu (7-65 6-3) – Score progression – Stats

Upcoming matches

These are the upcoming matches of the Shanghai Rolex Masters

Gael MonfilsMonfilsUgo HumbertHumbert (1-3) – H2H – Prediction
David GoffinGoffinMarcos GironGiron (0-2) – H2H – Prediction
Roberto Carballes BaenaCarballes Baena (0-1) – H2H – Prediction
Taylor Harry FritzHarry FritzYosuke WatanukiWatanuki (1-0) – H2H – Prediction
Tommy PaulPaulTomas MachacMachac (0-1) – H2H – Prediction
Frances TiafoeTiafoeRoman SafiullinSafiullin (0-0) – H2H – Prediction
Stefanos TsitsipasTsitsipasDaniil MedvedevMedvedev (4-9) – H2H – Prediction
Tallon GriekspoorGriekspoorAlexander ZverevZverev (1-4) – H2H – Prediction
Alexei PopyrinPopyrinGrigor DimitrovDimitrov (2-1) – H2H – Prediction
Jiri LeheckaLeheckaHolger Vitus Nodskov RuneVitus Nodskov Rune (1-1) – H2H – Prediction
Flavio CobolliCobolliNovak DjokovicDjokovic (0-0) – H2H – Prediction


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