Shanghai Masters: Key Predictions and Betting Insights for Day 2

SHANGHAI, China — The 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters is in full swing, bringing excitement for tennis fans and bettors alike. The tournament, held at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, continues to showcase top talent from around the globe.

Among the highlights for Day 2 on October 2 are predictions for matches involving players like Botic van de Zandschulp, Wu Yibing, and Maxime O’Connell.

Van de Zandschulp is set to face 2025 underperformer Nuno Borges, who has shown inconsistent form lately, including a subpar display at the Davis Cup. Despite pushing Taylor Fritz to the limit last week, Borges has struggled, making him vulnerable. With Shanghai’s quick court conditions favoring aggressive play, van de Zandschulp enters as the favorite with a moneyline of -119.

In another matchup, Wu Yibing, who recently displayed strong form, takes on Dalibor Svrcina. Wu’s impressive wins in Hangzhou built his confidence, and the home-court advantage may further bolster his chances. Wu is favored to win at -146.

O’Connell, facing off against Damir Dzumhur, boasts a solid track record this season. With a hold percentage of 79.2% over the last year, O’Connell is well-positioned for victory, especially against Dzumhur’s 70.8% career hold rate. O’Connell is expected to win at -150.

A notable storyline is Alejandro Tabilo‘s recent hot streak, winning 13 of his last 15 matches. Tabilo faces Marcos Giron, who has struggled since returning to hard courts. Tabilo’s momentum makes him a solid pick at -120.

Betting insights also suggest looking at Arthur Cazaux and Valentin Royer in their respective matches. Fans can find strong value in Cazaux’s matchup against Pedro Martinez as well as in Royer’s contest with Mariano Navone, both listed at -120.

As the tournament progresses, keep an eye on DraftKings Sportsbook for more in-depth analysis and betting tips.