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Match Details
Fixture: (15) Lorenzo Musetti vs David Goffin
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
Lorenzo Musetti vs David Goffin preview
15th seed Lorenzo Musetti will take on David Goffin in the second round of the Shanghai Masters.
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Musetti has had one of the best seasons of his career this year. He's chalked up 38 wins from 62 matches, including runner-up finishes at the Umag Open, Queens Club Championships and the Chengdu Open. He also reached the semifinals of the Wimbledon Championships, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in straight sets.
The Italian will enter the Shanghai Masters on the back of a second round exit at the China Open. He outfoxed Zizou Bergs in the first round but couldn't tip the scales in his favor against Yunchaokete Bu in the second. The Chinese player defeated Musetti in three-sets, 7-5, 4-6, 6-3.
David Goffin, meanwhile, has chalked up 12 wins from 26 matches this year, including a semifinal run at the Winston-Salem Open. He also reached the third round of the US Open, where he lost to Tomas Machac in three sets.
The Belgian started his campaign in Shanghai with a confident win against James Duckworth in the first round. He defeated the Australian in one hour and 27 minutes, 6-4, 6-2. Goffin will be eager to make a deep run on his fifth appearance at the Shanghai Masters this year.
Lorenzo Musetti vs David Goffin head-to-head
Musetti leads the head-to-head against Goffin 2-0. He defeated the Belgian most recently at the 2022 US Open.
Lorenzo Musetti vs David Goffin odds
Odds will be updated when available.
Lorenzo Musetti vs David Goffin prediction
Lorenzo Musetti has clearly raised his level in the last few months. Apart from three runner-up finishes on tour, he reached the semifinals of the Paris Olympics and won a bronze medal for his country. The Italian will be eager to end the season on a high and capture his first title this year.
Goffin, on the contrary, has been grinding out tough results on the ATP Challenger circuit. He is former quarterfinalist in Shanghai and knows what it takes to make a deep run at this level. The Belgian has lost a bit of form in the last few years, but is still a stubborn opponent on court.
Considering their results this season, Musetti will be the clear favorite to come out on top. The Italian is playing at a much higher level this year and should be able to secure his place in the third round.
Pick: Musetti to win in straight sets.
