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Match Details
Fixture: (2) Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor
Date: October 8, 2024
Tournament: Shanghai Masters 2024
Round: Third Round (Round of 32)
Venue: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Outdoor Hardcourt
Prize Money: $8,995,555
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor preview
US Open quarterfinalist Alexander Zverev will take on Dutch tennis player Tallon Griekspoor in the third round of the 2024 Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, 8 October.
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Zverev has been seeded second at the tournament after an eventful season where he made deep runs in all Grand Slams apart from Wimbledon. He started the year strong, reaching the Australian Open semifinals and the final at Roland Garros. Most recently, he is coming off a quarterfinal appearance at Flushing Meadows, where he lost to Taylor Fritz in four sets. He defeated Brandon Nakashima, Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Alexandre Muller, and Maximilian Marterer in his campaign in New York.
At the Shanghai Masters, Zverev defeated Mattia Bellucci in straight sets in the earlier round to make his way into the Round of 32.
Tallon Griekspoor, on the other hand, has just caused an upset, defeating twenty-sixth seed Jordan Thompson at the tournament in straight sets in the Round of 64 and Facundo Diaz Acosta in three sets in the opening round. Before Shanghai, Griekspoor made another appearance in the country at the China Open, where Wimbledon and French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz defeated him in the Round of 16. At the US Open, he had reached the third round, only to be defeated by Grigor Dimitrov in straight sets.
Zverev is stepping firmly into this fixture, having won 75% of his matches in the last twelve months, while Griekspoor has won 54%. Zverev is also the more experienced player and has repeatedly played and won against the 28-year-old.
Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor head-to-head
Zverev and Griekspoor have met each other on five occasions before. The Germans have gotten the better of the Dutch on four occasions, settling their head-to-head account at 4-1.
Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor odds
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Alexander Zverev vs Tallon Griekspoor prediction
Zverev has an aggressive playstyle, where he implements powerful shots from the baseline, pushing his opponents into a corner before going for the winner. He also has a big service, which often reaches 130 mph, putting his opponents at a disadvantage during their return games. Griekspoor also has a similar playstyle, with a fast service, and enjoys playing from the back of the court.
Zverev's advantage in this fixture is the added traits in his game, like his intense volleys and mental strength to perform better under pressure, having played at a higher level. Given his tall stature, he also has a solid defense, often reaching balls in challenging areas.
Zverev is the favorite in this encounter, having gotten the better of the Dutch multiple times. Also, he has played against a higher-quality opposition (average rank 52) in the last twelve months than Griekspoor (average rank 71), which will also be advantageous.
Pick: Alexander Zverev in straight sets.
