Alcaraz vs Wu: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Alcaraz and Wu will meet on October 6 in the third round of the Shanghai tournament. Alcaraz is in exceptional form, having secured ten consecutive victories, and it's unlikely that Wu will break this streak, despite recent successes. How easy will this upcoming match be for Carlos? - You can find betting odds for this match in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Carlos Alcaraz

Current Form
Alcaraz opened the Shanghai Masters with a convincing win over Chunchen Shan, finishing the match 6-2, 6-2. During the match against the Chinese player, Carlos served three aces, converted four break points and didn’t lose a single game on his serve. This marked his 20th victory on outdoor hard courts this season, with four losses.
Professional Attributes
Alcaraz is renowned for his counter-attacking and aggressive playing style, where his endurance and physical strength play a vital role. The Spanish player possesses a diverse shot-making arsenal, cleverly utilizing his strengths, including his famous drop shot. Carlos excels in return games, ranking in the top five for key metrics on first and second serve returns.
Current Tour Statistics
Alcaraz is having a successful season, claiming two Grand Slam titles, triumphing at Roland Garros and Wimbledon. Additionally, he secured victory at the Masters in Indian Wells and won in Beijing last week. Carlos currently holds the second position in the ATP rankings.
Interesting Betting Insights
Alcaraz is on a winning streak, having won ten consecutive matches.

Yibing Wu

Current Form
Wu triumphed over Nicolas Jarry in straight sets, winning 6-2 and 6-1. He delivered two aces, converted four break points, and didn't lose a single game on his serve against the Chilean player. The 24-year-old Chinese athlete boasts seven wins and three losses on outdoor hard courts this season.
Professional Qualities
Health issues have somewhat hindered Wu's performance. Previously, he was known for his aggressive playing style, but now he plays with more caution and precision, taking fewer risks and relying on his opponents' mistakes.
Current Tour Stats
This season, Wu has played only 13 matches due to a leg injury that troubled him at the beginning of the year. His injury has caused him to lose significant standing in the world rankings, and he currently sits at 560th position.
Interesting Betting Facts
Wu has won just one out of six encounters against top ten ranked players worldwide.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 2>1
In 3 of Carlos Alcaraz's last 5 matches, events on the court unfolded in this manner
2.13Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has been successful in 3 of Wu's last 5 matches
1.17Tip and bets
Despite recent strong performances, Wu does not pose a significant threat to Alcaraz. The Spaniard is in top form with ten consecutive victories, making it unlikely that the Chinese player can end this streak in their upcoming match.
Our prediction is an Alcaraz victory with a handicap of (-6) games at odds of 1.88
Total Bet
Alcaraz, with his powerful play, should face minimal challenges against Wu. The Chinese player is significantly below Carlos's level. Moreover, Ibin still hasn't fully recovered from his leg injury, which will hinder his ability to deliver his best performance.
The second prediction is a total under 19 games with odds of 1.77
First Set Bet
In three of Wu's last five matches, less than 9.5 games were played in the first set. We anticipate that Ibin's upcoming match against Alcaraz will also kick off with a low-scoring first set.
Prediction - total under 9.5 games in the first set with odds of 1.51