ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 1/64-Finals
Schoolkate – Altmaier: 01.10.2025 08:00 CEST
H2H: 1-0
Tristan Schoolkate has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Schoolkate failed to qualify for the main draw tournament. This week in Shanghai, Schoolkate qualified for the main draw tournament. In the final qualifying round, the Australian defeated Zhukayev in straight sets.
Daniel Altmaier has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Tokyo, Altmaier lost to Vukic in the second round in straight sets. This will be his second appearance in Shanghai. In 2023, the German lost to Nishioka in the opening round in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Altmaier is in solid form and hopes for a strong result this week to secure a top-50 status. Schoolkate is a Challenger Tour-level player and has no experience at the highest level. We expect Altmaier to be a better player.
That being said, Altmaier winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Daniel Altmaier winning @1.91 @bet365
Thompson – Holmgren: 01.10.2025 08:00 CEST
H2H: 0-1
Jordan Thompson has lost four straight matches. His last win was at the US Open, where he reached the second round. Last week in Tokyo, Thompson lost to Nakashima in the opening round in three tight sets.
August Holmgren has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Jingshan, Holmgren lost in the opening round to Basilashvili in straight sets. This week in Shanghai, the Dane qualified for the main draw tournament. In the final qualifying round, Holmgren won against Onclin in straight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Holmgren is the underdog in this matchup, but we disagree. Holmgren played well in the qualifying tournament and has a heavy serve. If he serves well, we expect him to keep this match tight.
That being said, Holmgren covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: August Holmgren +3.5 games handicap @1.73 @bet365
Djere – Vacherot: 01.10.2025 09:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Laslo Djere has lost four of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Gstaad on clay, where he lost in the opening round against Buse in three tight sets. His last hard-court match was in Quimper at the beginning of the season.
Valentin Vacherot has won four of his last five matches. This week in Shanghai, Vacherot qualified for the main draw tournament. In the final qualifying round, Vacherot defeated Draxl in three tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Vacherot is the slight favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Djere has not had any remarkable results on hard courts this season. On the other hand, Vacherot played well in the qualifying tournament. We expect him to be a better player tomorrow.
That being said, Vacherot winning is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Valentin Vacherot winning @1.62 @bet365
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