De Minaur, Lehecka Among Favorites in Shanghai Masters Fourth Round

SHANGHAI, China – Alex de Minaur is set to face Nuno Borges in the fourth round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Wednesday. De Minaur, currently ranked 7th in the ATP race for the futures tour, has a solid season record of 49 wins and 18 losses.

De Minaur advanced to this stage after defeating Camilo Ugo Carabelli and Kamil Majchrzak. His upcoming match against Borges marks the first encounter between the players, with Borges also reaching the last 16 after beating Botic van de Zandschulp, Aleksandar Vukic, and Jerry Shang. Both players had competitive matches, particularly Borges, who faced a challenging three-set match against Shang.

Experts believe this matchup favors De Minaur, given his ability to counter-punch effectively. ‘De Minaur is superior both offensively and defensively,’ said a tennis analyst. His confidence is notably high, making him a heavy favorite in this match.

Another intriguing match will see Jiri Lehecka take on Arthur Rinderknech. This will be their third meeting, with each player having a win in their previous encounters. Lehecka’s recent performance has seen him reach fourth rounds in both Toronto and Cincinnati, along with a quarterfinal run at the U.S. Open.

Rinderknech, meanwhile, is coming off a significant upset victory over Alexander Zverev. Having won nine of his last twelve matches, Rinderknech enters this match seeking to leverage his momentum.

In addition, Learner Tien emerged victorious over Cameron Norrie, advancing with a confidence boost heading into his match against Daniil Medvedev. Tien expressed, ‘I have a lot of confidence right now, and I can find a way through.’ His previous victories and resilience make him a player to watch against Medvedev.

Overall, the matches on Wednesday promise to deliver exciting tennis as top seeds compete for a spot in the later rounds of the tournament.