Betting tip: second double in Shanghai!
Fokina have had a great year and it should continue in this tournament. Mensik always go a long way in this tournament.
Match: Fokina vs Brooksby + Kexmanovic vs Mensik
League / Competition: ATP Tour
Our Pick: Fokina and Mensik to win
Odds: 1.98
Market: Match Winner
Analyst Confidence: 5/5
Fokina enters this Shanghai Masters matchup with strong momentum after winning the Chengdu Open, including an impressive victory over Hubert Hurkacz in the final. His superior ranking, aggressive baseline game and recent title-winning form make him a strong contender on hard courts.
Brooksby comes off a solid straight-sets victory over Jaume Munar, so he should not be underestimated. However, Fokina has the stronger overall credentials and is favoured by prediction models, making him the preferred pick to advance.
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Mensik has a strong matchup advantage, having beaten Kecmanovic in straight sets in both their previous encounters. His powerful serve and aggressive baseline game make him a dangerous opponent on outdoor hard courts.
Kecmanovic advanced with a straight-sets victory in his Shanghai opener, but Mensik’s superior ranking, serving power and perfect head-to-head record make him the stronger pick to win.