Match Details
Fixture: (27) Alexander Bublik vs (67) Shang Juncheng
Date: 22 September 2024
Tournament: Chengdu Open 2024
Round: Quarterfinal
Venue: Sichuan International Tennis Center, Chengdu, China
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $1,171,655
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Alexander Bublik vs Shang Juncheng preview
Kazakhstani tennis star Alexander Bublik will take on China's Shang Jungcheng in the quarterfinals of the Chengdu Open 2024.
The match will take place on Centre Court at Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China. Bublik, seeded second in the tournament, is the favorite to win this match. He easily defeated Federico Agustin Gomez in the Round of 16, winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-2. Jungcheng, on the other hand, had to work harder to reach the quarterfinals. He defeated Roman Safiullin in three sets, 5-7, 6-3, 6-3, and then upset Japan's Kei Nishikori in straight sets 6-4, 6-4
Both players recently competed at the US Open, where Jungcheng upset Bublik in a five-set marathon. Jungcheng managed to reach the third round before falling to Casper Ruud in another closely contested match.
Alexander Bublik vs Shang Juncheng head-to-head
Bublik and Jungcheng have faced each other twice before, with their most recent encounter at the US Open resulting in a victory for Jungcheng. Prior to that, Bublik claimed a win in their meeting at Indian Wells, making their head-to-head record 1-1.
Alexander Bublik vs Shang Juncheng
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Alexander Bublik vs Shang Juncheng prediction
Jungcheng enters this match with a strong record, having won 62% of his matches in the past year. Bublik, on the other hand, has a win percentage of 56%. While both players have competed on the Main Tour, Jungcheng's opponents have generally been lower-ranked (average rank of 120) compared to Bublik's (average rank of 71).
Both players excel on hard courts, where they have achieved their best career results. However, their playing styles differ significantly. Jungcheng's calm demeanor contrasts with Bublik's aggressive approach. While Bublik boasts a powerful serve, Jungcheng's return game is a key strength. Additionally, Jungcheng's composure is evident in his ability to save 65% of breakpoints compared to Bublik's 63%. Furthermore, Jungcheng's breakpoint conversion rate of 40% is slightly higher than Bublik's 38%, which is testimony to his clinical finishing.
Pick: Jungcheng to win in three sets.