Shanghai China Hard Masters 1000 Round of 64

Alexander Zverev vs Valentin Royer Prediction

Alexander Zverev

Rank: #3
68%
VS

Valentin Royer

Rank: #76
32%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Alexander Zverev

Ranking Trends

Alexander Zverev

  • Current Rank: #3 (2025-09-22)
  • 3 Months Ago: #3 (2025-06-30)
  • 6 Months Ago: #2 (2025-03-31)
  • 9 Months Ago: #2 (2024-12-30)
  • 12 Months Ago: #3 (2024-09-30)

Valentin Royer

  • Current Rank: #76 (2025-09-22)
  • 3 Months Ago: #113 (2025-06-30)
  • 6 Months Ago: #116 (2025-03-31)
  • 9 Months Ago: #197 (2024-12-30)
  • 12 Months Ago: #182 (2024-09-30)

Player Metrics

Alexander Zverev

Form Index: 54.9
ELO Rating: 5726.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1880.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 51.6
Clay: 53.9
Grass: 59.8
Serve Rating: 98.0
Return Rating: 87.7

Valentin Royer

Form Index: 62.4
ELO Rating: 789.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1579.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 338.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 6.1
Clay: 2.9
Grass: 4.4
Serve Rating: 95.4
Return Rating: 88.4

Recent Matches

Alexander Zverev
❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Daniil Medvedev (0-2) hard Beijing 82 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Corentin Moutet (2-1) hard Beijing 158 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Lorenzo Sonego (2-0) hard Beijing 90 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (1-3) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Jacob Fearnley (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min

Valentin Royer
✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Mariano Navone (2-1) hard Shanghai 137 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Billy Harris (2-0) hard Shanghai 151 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Titouan Droguet (2-0) hard Shanghai 50 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Alexander Bublik (0-2) hard Hangzhou 111 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Corentin Moutet (2-0) hard Hangzhou 86 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Alexander Zverev
vs
0
Valentin Royer
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Alexander Zverev and Valentin Royer at the Shanghai Masters 1000, set on hard courts, is expected to be an intriguing clash in the Round of 64. With Zverev holding a probability of winning at 68.45% compared to Royer's 31.55%, the predicted total number of games played stands at 23.0.

Match Analysis

Alexander Zverev, currently ranked 3rd in the world, showcases a solid form index of 54.95 and an impressive Elo rating of 5726.05, indicating his high competitive level. He enters this match with no cumulative fatigue, which gives him an advantage in stamina. His surface strength index of 51.58 highlights his proficiency on hard courts. Notably, Zverev's mean serve index of 97.96 shows a significant edge over Royer, whose mean serve index stands at 95.42, a difference of over 2 points. Additionally, Zverev's mean return index of 87.70 is superior to Royer's 88.42, but the difference is minimal. On the other hand, Valentin Royer, ranked 76th, has a form index of 62.38 and a considerably lower Elo rating of 789.23. He enters this match with a notable cumulative fatigue of 338 minutes, which could impact his performance. Royer has shown resilience in his last three matches at Shanghai, winning all three, including a recent victory over Mariano Navone. However, Zverev's recent form includes a mix of results, having lost his last match but winning two prior.

Final Prediction

Zverev's higher rank, superior serve capabilities, and lack of fatigue provide him with a significant advantage heading into this contest. A key factor to monitor will be Zverev's ability to maintain his serve effectiveness, as it could be crucial in dictating the match's pace and outcome.