Sinner vs. Machac: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Sinner and Makhach are set to clash in the semifinals of the Shanghai tournament on October 12. Sinner has been in remarkable form this season, with his recent victories over Shelton and Medvedev showcasing his exceptional play. The Italian possesses all the skills needed to secure a win against Makhach. What should you bet on in this matchup? Read our prediction for insights.

Command Analysis

Jannik Sinner

Current Form
In the Shanghai Masters quarterfinals, Sinner confidently defeated Daniil Medvedev with a score of 6-1, 6-4. This marked Yannick's 41st hard-court victory of the season, against three losses. Previously, he advanced through the tournament by overcoming Ben Shelton, Tomas Etcheverry, and Taro Daniel.
Professional Skills
Sinner is a versatile player who performs effectively both from the baseline and at the net. His powerful and accurate serve, combined with aggressive defensive play, poses significant challenges for any opponent. Yannick demonstrates exceptional ball feel and the ability to select the optimal strategy based on the court situation.
Current Statistics on Tour
Sinner holds the top spot in the world rankings, confirming his status at every tournament he enters. This season, Yannick has claimed six titles, winning major events in Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, and Cincinnati. Additionally, Sinner captured two Grand Slam titles at the Australian Open and the US Open.
Interesting Betting Facts
Sinner has won 7 out of 10 semifinals this season.

Tomas Machac

Current Form
Machac advanced to the quarter-finals of the Masters in Shanghai after defeating Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 7-6, 7-5. This victory marks his 22nd win on outdoor hard courts this season against 14 losses. Earlier in the tournament, the Czech player secured victories over Tommy Paul, Alexander Bublik, and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina.
Professional Skills
Machac is an unpredictable player always ready to surprise his opponents. His versatile playing style and ability to vary the pace and depth of his shots make him a formidable competitor. In Shanghai, he has showcased impressive form, effectively combining powerful strikes with clever angles.
Current Tour Statistics
Machac is on the verge of breaking into the top 30 of the world rankings. This season, he has reached one final, having competed in the May final on clay in Geneva.
Interesting Betting Facts
6 of his last 7 matches against top 5 ranked players have ended in defeat for Machac.
Trends
Bet Sets Performance: 1>2
In 3 out of the last 5 matches, Sinner's matches followed this pattern
2.21Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has been successful in 3 of Makhach's last 5 matches
1.47Tip and bets
It’s tough to stop Sinner on his path to another trophy this season. Both Shelton and Medvedev couldn’t do it, and it’s unlikely that Khachanov will succeed either. Especially since these players faced each other earlier this season, with Jannik securing a confident straight-set victory.
Our prediction is a Sinner win with a handicap of (-5) games at odds of 2.01
Total Bet
In this season, Sinner and Machach have already faced off. Their match at the Miami Masters ended with Yannik's victory in straight sets. We anticipate that their upcoming encounter will also not exceed two sets.
Our second prediction is a total of under 21 games, with odds of 1.82.
First Set Bet
In three of the last five matches for Machach, there were fewer than 9.5 games played in the first set. We expect that Tomas's upcoming match against Sinner will also kick off with a low-scoring first set.
The prediction is under 9.5 games in the first set, with odds of 1.92.