Fritz vs Rune: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Fritz and Rune will meet on October 9 in the fourth round of the Shanghai tournament. Despite some fatigue, Rune showcases impressive resilience. His straight-sets victory over Lehecka highlights his high caliber. Fritz is undoubtedly a formidable opponent, but we believe Holger possesses a more versatile game and has the ability to dictate play on the court. What bets should you consider for this matchup? Discover insights in our prediction.

Command Analysis

Taylor Fritz

Current Form
Fritz advanced to the third round of the Shanghai Masters, defeating Yosuke Watanuki with a score of 6-3, 6-4. During the match, Taylor recorded ten aces, converted three break points, and lost one game on his serve. This marks his 20th win on hard courts this season against nine defeats.
Professional Attributes
Fritz is a versatile player, capable of adapting to any conditions. His powerful forehand combined with a reliable first serve makes him a formidable opponent on any surface. The American possesses great potential and continues to improve, positioning himself for the highest ranks in the global standings.
Current Tour Statistics
Fritz confidently holds the seventh position in the world rankings. This season, he has added two more trophies to his collection, winning in Delray Beach on hard courts and at Eastbourne on grass. With a total of eight ATP titles, Fritz demonstrates consistent performance and a high level of play across various surfaces, making him one of the toughest competitors on tour.
Betting Insights
Four of Fritz's last five matches have been played in straight sets.

Holger Rune

Current Form
Rune faced Jiri Lehecka in the third round of Shanghai, winning the match 6-4, 7-5. During this encounter, Holger recorded three aces, converted two break points, and did not face any challenges on his serve. This victory marked Rune's 23rd win on hard courts this season, alongside ten losses.
Professional Skills
Rune is a next-generation tennis player who continually pushes the limits of possibility. Transitioning smoothly from clay courts, where he has celebrated impressive victories, he is now conquering faster surfaces. His excellent physical conditioning, powerful backhand, and versatile gameplay make Holger a formidable opponent on any court.
Current Tour Statistics
Once ranked fourth in the world, Rune is now exhibiting consistent performance, holding the 14th spot in the ATP rankings. This season, the Dane showcased his skills by reaching the final in Brisbane. Even though he has yet to add new titles to his collection, Holger's potential remains immense.
Interesting Betting Insights
In the second set of 6 out of his last 7 matches, Rune has played over 9.5 games.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 2>1
In 3 of Fritz's last 5 matches, the events on the court followed this pattern
2.53Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has played out in 3 of Rune's last 5 matches
3.33Tip and bets
Rune appears slightly fatigued, yet he continues to overcome challenging opponents. In the third-round match, he defeated the in-form Lehecka in two sets. We believe that Fritz will face a tough battle in their upcoming match.
Our prediction is a Rune victory with a +3 games handicap at odds of 1.74
Total Bets
The two tennis players have faced each other twice in their careers. Their most recent encounter was this season at the Indian Wells tournament, which went to three sets. We anticipate that the upcoming match between Fritz and Rune will also be played over three sets.
The second prediction is for a total of over 22 games at odds of 1.84
First Set Bet
In three out of the last five matches, Rune has played more than 9.5 games in the first set. It’s likely that Holger's upcoming match against Fritz will also feature a high-scoring first set.
Prediction: total over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.51