Shanghai Masters 2024: Grigor Dimitrov vs Zizou Bergs preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (9) Grigor Dimitrov vs Zizou Bergs

Date: October 5, 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

Grigor Dimitrov vs Zizou Bergs preview

Dimitrov defends a point in the Laver Cup 2024 - Day 1 - Source: Getty

Ninth seed Grigor Dimitrov will take on Zizou Bergs in the second round of the Shanghai Masters.

Dimitrov is still going strong on the men's tour at the age of 33. He's chalked up 38 wins from 52 matches this season, including title-winning runs in the Brisbane International and the Laver Cup. He also secured runner-up finishes in the Miami Open and the Open 13 Provence in Marseille, where he lost to Ugo Humbert in the finals.

The Bulgarian will enter Shanghai on the back of a quarterfinal exit in the US Open and a brilliant performance in the Laver Cup. He earned a valuable point for Team Europe by defeating Alejandro Tabilo in the singles contest, 7-6(4), 7-6(2).

Bergs in action in the 2024 Davis Cup Finals- Source: Getty

Zizou Bergs, meanwhile, is working towards finding his best potential on the men's tour. He entered the main draw in Paris via the qualifiers and registered a maiden third-round appearance at the French Open. He also reached the last 16 in Winston-Salem, where he lost to Alex Michelsen in straight sets.

The Belgian entered Shanghai on the back of a first-round exit in Beijing. He instantly made amends by defeating Zhang Zhizheng in the first round, 6-4, 6-3. Bergs will be determined to present a stern challenge to Dimitrov in the second round.

Grigor Dimitrov vs Zizou Bergs head-to-head

Dimitrov leads the head-to-head against Bergs 1-0. He defeated the Belgian most recently in the 2024 French Open.

Grigor Dimitrov vs Zizou Bergs odds

Player Name	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Grigor Dimitrov
Zizou Bergs

Odds will be updated when available.

Grigor Dimitrov vs Zizou Bergs prediction

Dimitrov in training at the Championships - Wimbledon 2024 - Source: Getty

No player would want to face a versatile opponent like Girgor Dimitrov at the moment. The Bulgarian has produced some scintillating tennis this year and seems to be enjoying himself on tour. He is among the dark horses to win in Shanghai and will be eager to begin his campaign with a win.

Bergs, on the contrary, has a chance to revive his ordinary season in the next few months. He has a decent all-around game, but lacks the killer punch against higher-ranked opponents on tour. The Belgian is constantly raising his level and will be expected to have a say in the second round.

Considering their current form and results in the last few months, Dimitrov will be a clear favorite to pass this test. The Bulgarian still has a chance to qualify for the ATP Finals, but will need to amass strong results in the next few months. He shouldn't have too many problems getting past Bergs in the second round.

Pick: Dimitrov to win in straight sets.