Shanghai China Hard Masters 1000 Round of 128

Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Juncheng Shang Prediction

Aleksandar Kovacevic

Rank: #67
45%
VS

Juncheng Shang

Rank: #238
55%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Juncheng Shang

Ranking Trends

Aleksandar Kovacevic

  • Current Rank: #67 (2025-09-22)
  • 3 Months Ago: #76 (2025-06-30)
  • 6 Months Ago: #79 (2025-03-31)
  • 9 Months Ago: #111 (2024-12-30)
  • 12 Months Ago: #76 (2024-09-30)

Juncheng Shang

  • Current Rank: #238 (2025-09-22)
  • 3 Months Ago: #80 (2025-06-30)
  • 6 Months Ago: #60 (2025-03-31)
  • 9 Months Ago: #50 (2024-12-30)
  • 12 Months Ago: #51 (2024-09-30)

Player Metrics

Aleksandar Kovacevic

Form Index: 12.2
ELO Rating: 605.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1542.3
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 6.9
Clay: 4.4
Grass: 4.2
Serve Rating: 97.8
Return Rating: 85.1

Juncheng Shang

Form Index: 21.4
ELO Rating: 933.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1521.5
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 9.2
Clay: 7.7
Grass: 9.9
Serve Rating: 95.7
Return Rating: 86.4

Recent Matches

Aleksandar Kovacevic
❌ ❌ ❌ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Aleksandar Vukic (1-2) hard Tokio 119 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Valentin Royer (1-2) hard Hangzhou 152 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Coleman Wong (0-3) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Miomir Kecmanovic (0-2) hard Winston Salem 92 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Filip Misolic (2-0) hard Winston Salem 111 min

Juncheng Shang
❌ ❌ ✅ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Arthur Cazaux (0-2) hard Beijing 161 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Brandon Nakashima (0-2) hard Chengdu 101 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Zizou Bergs (2-1) hard Chengdu 130 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Mattia Bellucci (1-3) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Tomas Martin Etcheverry (1-2) hard Cincinnati 219 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Aleksandar Kovacevic
vs
0
Juncheng Shang
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Aleksandar Kovacevic and Juncheng Shang at the Shanghai Masters 1000, held on hard courts, marks the beginning of their campaigns in the round of 128. Juncheng Shang is predicted to emerge victorious, with a win probability of 55.17%, compared to Kovacevic's 44.83%. The predicted total number of games played in this encounter is 23.0.

Match Analysis

Aleksandar Kovacevic, currently ranked 67, has a form index of 12.16 and an Elo rating of 605.70, indicating a moderate level of performance. His surface strength index is 6.92, suggesting room for improvement on hard courts. Interestingly, his mean serve index of 97.77 is significantly higher than Shang's 95.68, showing that Kovacevic has a slight edge in serving capabilities. However, his mean return index of 85.10 is lower than Shang's 86.37, suggesting that Kovacevic may struggle more when receiving serves. On the other hand, Juncheng Shang, ranked 238, has a form index of 21.40 and a significantly higher Elo rating of 933.84, reflecting better recent performance. Despite not having played extensively in this tournament yet, his surface strength index at 9.23 indicates a more favorable adaptation to hard courts compared to Kovacevic. In their last three matches, Kovacevic has struggled, losing all three, while Shang has also faced challenges, securing only one win but displaying competitive spirit in his matches.

Final Prediction

Juncheng Shang's combination of higher Elo rating and recent form gives him a notable advantage heading into this match. A key factor to watch will be the effectiveness of both players' serve, as Kovacevic's serving prowess must translate into points to challenge Shang's overall consistency and competitive edge on the hard surface.