Tabilo Faces Giron in Exciting Shanghai Masters Matchup

SHANGHAI, China — Alejandro Tabilo, ranked 74th in the world, is set to take on Marcos Giron, currently ranked 50th, in the Round of 128 at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Thursday. Tabilo enters the match as the favorite, with odds of -120 against Giron’s -105.

As the tournament progresses, the implied probability from the betting odds gives Giron a 54.5% chance of winning. Tabilo has gained momentum recently after competing fiercely on the Asian swing of the tour, hoping to continue his success following a runner-up finish at the Guangzhou Challenger and a title at the ATP 250 Chengdu as a qualifier.

Notably, Tabilo’s recent play includes qualifying nicely for the Shanghai main draw, a third-set tiebreaker loss in the first round at the Tokyo event, and strong performances against competitive players. On the other hand, Giron comes into this match with a record of 20 wins and 22 losses this season and faces challenges, having won only three of his last eleven matches.

When these two players met in the Madrid qualifying event last year, Tabilo secured a victory with a score of 6-3, 7-5. With both players eager for a win, Tabilo’s current form gives him an edge, though questions linger about potential fatigue due to his busy schedule.

The match promises to be intense as Tabilo aims to maintain his winning streak and Giron looks to overcome his struggles. The standout left-hander hopes to keep his recent momentum in front of the fans at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena.