Shanghai China Hard Masters 1000 Round of 128

Botic van de Zandschulp vs Nuno Borges Prediction

Botic van de Zandschulp

Rank: #84
46%
VS

Nuno Borges

Rank: #51
54%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Nuno Borges

Ranking Trends

Botic van de Zandschulp

  • Current Rank: #84 (2025-09-22)
  • 3 Months Ago: #92 (2025-06-30)
  • 6 Months Ago: #88 (2025-03-31)
  • 9 Months Ago: #80 (2024-12-30)
  • 12 Months Ago: #67 (2024-09-30)

Nuno Borges

  • Current Rank: #51 (2025-09-22)
  • 3 Months Ago: #37 (2025-06-30)
  • 6 Months Ago: #43 (2025-03-31)
  • 9 Months Ago: #36 (2024-12-30)
  • 12 Months Ago: #32 (2024-09-30)

Player Metrics

Botic van de Zandschulp

Form Index: 36.3
ELO Rating: 868.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1598.6
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 9.0
Clay: 5.8
Grass: 6.4
Serve Rating: 96.3
Return Rating: 88.1

Nuno Borges

Form Index: 30.5
ELO Rating: 1219.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1595.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.7
Clay: 11.2
Grass: 10.5
Serve Rating: 95.1
Return Rating: 87.4

Recent Matches

Botic van de Zandschulp
❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Terence Atmane (0-2) hard Beijing 134 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Christopher O'Connell (2-0) hard Beijing 68 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Mackenzie McDonald (1-2) hard Chengdu 120 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Holger Rune (0-3) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (2-0) hard Winston Salem 96 min

Nuno Borges
❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Taylor Fritz (0-2) hard Tokio 113 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Yosuke Watanuki (2-1) hard Tokio 120 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Tommy Paul (2-3) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Kamil Majchrzak (0-2) hard Winston Salem 67 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Arthur Rinderknech (0-2) hard Cincinnati 84 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Botic van de Zandschulp
vs
0
Nuno Borges
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The matchup between Botic van de Zandschulp and Nuno Borges is set to take place in the Round of 128 at the Shanghai Masters 1000 tournament on hard courts. With a probability of winning set at 54.20%, Nuno Borges is favored over Botic van de Zandschulp, who has a 45.80% chance of victory. The predicted total number of games played is estimated to be 24.0.

Match Analysis

Botic van de Zandschulp currently holds a rank of 84, with an Elo rating of 868.85 and a form index of 36.34. His fatigue level is at 0.0, indicating no cumulative fatigue from previous matches, and he possesses a surface strength index of 9.04. His mean serve index is notably strong at 96.34, while his mean return index stands at 88.11. In contrast, Nuno Borges, ranked 51, has a higher Elo rating of 1219.48 and a form index of 30.51. He also has a surface strength index that is slightly superior at 10.74, along with a mean serve index of 95.10 and a mean return index of 87.36. The differences in their serve indexes are minimal, but Borges has a slight advantage in overall Elo rating and surface strength. In their recent performances, van de Zandschulp has struggled, winning only one of his last three matches, including a loss to Terence Atmane in his latest outing. Borges, on the other hand, has also faced challenges, losing to Taylor Fritz in his last match, but he secured a win against Yosuke Watanuki prior to that. This pattern suggests that while both players have faced tough competition, Borges has shown slightly better resilience in his recent matches.

Final Prediction

Nuno Borges appears to have the upper hand in this matchup, primarily due to his superior ranking, Elo rating, and recent performance. The key factor to watch will be their service games, as both players have strong serve indexes, but Borges’ overall consistency may prove decisive in this encounter.