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Match Details
Fixture: Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Terence Atmane
Date: October 2, 2024
Tournament: Shanghai Masters 2024
Round: First Round
Venue: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China
Category: ATP 1000
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $8,800,000
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | Canada - TSN
Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Terence Atmane preview
World No. 73 Aleksandar Kovacevic will take on Terence Atmane in the first round of the Shanghai Masters.
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Kovacevic has had a modest season so far, amassing nine wins from 19 matches, including runs to the quarterfinals of the Los Cabos Open and the Hall of Fame Open in Newport. He also reached the third round of the Citi Open, where he lost to Frances Tiafoe in a thrilling three-set encounter.
The American will enter Shanghai on the back of early exits in New York and Chengdu. He was eliminated by Frances Tiafoe again in the first round of the US Open and then stunned by Alibek Kachmazov at the Chengdu Open. The Russian qualifier Kachmazov defeated Kovacevic in two hours 6-4, 7-6(7).
Terence Atmane, meanwhile, has played most of his tennis on the ATP Challenger circuit this year. He reached the third round of the Italian Open, his best result on the main tour this year.
The Frenchman entered the Shanghai qualifiers on the back of a first-round exit at the Chengdu Open. He outfoxed Rigele Te in the first round of the qualifiers and then beat Adam Walton in the second. Atmane secured his place in the main draw via a three-set win over Walton 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-4.
Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Terence Atmane head-to-head
The head-to-head between Kovacevic and Atmane is locked at 0-0 as they are yet to face each other on the main tour.
Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Terence Atmane odds
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Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Terence Atmane prediction
Both players will be making their second appearance at the Shanghai Masters this week. While Kovacevic is yet to get a taste of the conditions on court this year, Atmane has performed brilliantly in the qualifiers so far.
Kovacevic entered seven events on the main tour via qualifiers this year, including the Australian Open. He seems close to chalking up a strong result this year, having been working toward improving his game to compete at the highest level.
Atmane, on the other hand, has defeated stubborn opponents such as Thanasi Kokkinakis and Lorenzo Musetti this year. The 22-year-old also had a runner-up finish in the Granby Challenger. He will be hoping to show his potential in the Shanghai Masters and finish the season on a high.
Considering their record on hardcourt and recent results on tour, a close contest looks to be on the cards in the first round. Atmane has a slightly better win ratio at 66% but less experience on the main tour than his opponent. The Frenchman should still be able to continue his potent form in Shanghai and begin with a win.
Pick - Terence Atmane to win in three sets.
