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Match Details
Fixture: Alexander Zverev vs Mattia Bellucci
Date: October 4, 2024
Tournament: Shanghai Masters 2024
Round: Second Round
Venue: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China
Category: ATP 1000
Surface: Hard-court
Prize Money: $8,800,000
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | Canada - TSN
Alexander Zverev vs Mattia Bellucci preview
World No. 3 Alexander Zverev will take on Mattia Bellucci in the second round of the Shanghai Masters.
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Zverev is among the top performers on the men's tour this year. He's chalked up 57 wins from 75 matches, including title-winning runs in the Laver Cup and the Italian Open. He also secured runner-up finishes in the Hamburg Open and the French Open, where he lost to Carlos Alcaraz in the final.
The German will enter Shanghai on the back of a quarterfinal appearance in New York and a successful run in the Laver Cup. He guided Team Europe to victory by defeating Frances Tiafoe in a decisive match, 6-7(5), 7-5 [10-5].
Mattia Bellucci, meanwhile, is yet to find his feet on the main tour. He's chalked up six wins from 13 matches, including a quarterfinal appearance in the Atlanta Open. He also reached the second round of the US Open, where he lost to Christopher O'Connell in straight sets.
The Italian entered Shanghai on the back of a first round exit in Tokyo. He entered the main draw via the qualifiers and started his campaign by cruising past Billy Harris in the first round. Bellucci outmuscled the Brit in one hour and 18 minutes, 6-3, 6-4.
Alexander Zverev vs Mattia Bellucci head-to-head
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Alexander Zverev vs Mattia Bellucci odds
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Alexander Zverev vs Mattia Bellucci
Alexander Zverev has already qualified for the ATP Finals alongside Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. He's put up consistent performances throughout the year and will gutted to have not opened his account at the Majors. If Zverev continues to play in this fashion, he could win a Major title in the next couple of years.
Bellucci, on the other hand, has shown his persistence through strong results this year. He entered the main draw in Paris, Wimbledon and New York via the qualifiers and is now in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. The Italian is known for his formidable all-around game and effortless movement on court.
Considering their experience at the highest level and record at Masters 1000 events, Zverev will be a heavy favorite to come out on top. The German is fresh off a title-winning run in the Laver Cup and should feel confident about his chances in the second round.
Pick: Zverev to win in three sets.
