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Match Details
Fixture: Shang Juncheng vs Yannick Hanfmann
Date: September 23, 2024
Tournament: Chengdu Open 2024
Round: Semifinal
Venue: Sichuan International Tennis Center, Chengdu, China
Category: ATP 250
Surface: Hard-court
Prize Money: $1,171,655
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - DAZN | India - Tennis Channel
Shang Juncheng vs Yannick Hanfmann preview
Shang Juncheng will take on Yannick Hanfmann in the semifinals of the Chengdu Open 2024.
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The match will take place on the Centre Court of the Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China. Juncheng will be the favorite stepping into this fixture after defeating second seed Alexander Bublik in the tournament's quarterfinals. Juncheng defeated Bublik in straight sets 6-4 7-6 (8). Hanfmann, on the other hand, defeated fourth seed Pedro Martinez 7-6(1) 6-2 in the quarterfinals. So far, both players have lost one set on their way to the semifinals.
Their last big tournament was the US Open, where Juncheng fared well, reaching the third round, where he lost to Casper Ruud. Hanfmann, on the other hand, failed to make it to the main draw at Flushing Meadows.
Shang Juncheng vs Yannick Hanfmann head-to-head
Juncheng and Hanfmann have yet to face each other professionally. Hence, their head-to-head is 0-0.
Shang Juncheng vs Yannick Hanfmann odds
Odds will be updated once available.
Shang Juncheng vs Yannick Hanfmann prediction
Juncheng enters this fixture with a strong record of winning 66% of his matches in 2024, while Hanfmann has won just 47% of his matches. Both players have played on the Main Tour despite the difference in the quality of the opposition they have faced. Juncheng has an advantage, having played against players with an average ranking of 96, while Hanfmann's opponents have had an average ranking of 118.
While Juncheng is expected to win this fixture comfortably, if the German can pull off a miracle and push it to the final set, their under-pressure performance will be crucial in determining who fares well. Juncheng is also the more clinical player, per the stats, converting 40% of his break-point opportunities, while Hanfmann has struggled with his clinical acumen, winning just 28% of his break-points in recent form. Jungcheng also poses a better defense, saving 66% of his break-points compared to Hanfmann's 61%.
Pick: Hanfmann will win in three sets.
