Beijing China Hard Atp 500 Round of 32

Lorenzo Sonego vs Alexander Zverev Prediction

Lorenzo Sonego

Rank: #44
25%
VS

Alexander Zverev

Rank: #3
75%
Predicted Games Played: 22.0
Predicted Winner: Alexander Zverev

Ranking Trends

Lorenzo Sonego

  • Current Rank: #44 (2025-09-15)
  • 3 Months Ago: #48 (2025-06-23)
  • 6 Months Ago: #38 (2025-03-17)
  • 9 Months Ago: #53 (2024-12-23)
  • 12 Months Ago: #49 (2024-09-30)

Alexander Zverev

  • Current Rank: #3 (2025-09-15)
  • 3 Months Ago: #3 (2025-06-23)
  • 6 Months Ago: #2 (2025-03-17)
  • 9 Months Ago: #2 (2024-12-23)
  • 12 Months Ago: #3 (2024-09-30)

Player Metrics

Lorenzo Sonego

Form Index: 39.1
ELO Rating: 1051.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1595.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 9.7
Clay: 8.8
Grass: 9.6
Serve Rating: 97.5
Return Rating: 84.8

Alexander Zverev

Form Index: 57.0
ELO Rating: 5854.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1879.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 52.7
Clay: 54.0
Grass: 59.9
Serve Rating: 96.5
Return Rating: 87.7

Recent Matches

Lorenzo Sonego
❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Marcos Giron (0-2) hard Chengdu 103 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo (2-1) hard Chengdu 130 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Jaume Munar (1-2) hard Winston Salem 141 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Stefan Dostanic (2-1) hard Winston Salem 173 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Taylor Fritz (0-2) hard Cincinnati 127 min

Alexander Zverev
❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Felix Auger-Aliassime (1-3) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Jacob Fearnley (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Carlos Alcaraz (0-2) hard Cincinnati 105 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Ben Shelton (2-0) hard Cincinnati 77 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Karen Khachanov (2-0) hard Cincinnati 70 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Lorenzo Sonego
vs
2
Alexander Zverev
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 2

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 32 at the Beijing tournament, Lorenzo Sonego faces Alexander Zverev on hard court, a surface that has historically favored Zverev's powerful game. The prediction favors Zverev, who has a 75.41% probability of winning compared to Sonego's 24.59%. The anticipated total number of games played is 22.

Match Analysis

Alexander Zverev, currently ranked 3rd, boasts a significantly higher Elo rating of 5854.05 compared to Sonego's 1051.33, reflecting Zverev's established prowess on the tour. Zverev's form index stands at 56.99, indicating better recent performance than Sonego's 39.10. Both players show no cumulative fatigue from prior matches, but Zverev's surface strength index of 52.70 outstrips Sonego's 9.73, highlighting his advantage on hard courts. The difference in mean serve index is marginal, with Zverev at 96.53 and Sonego at 97.55. However, Zverev's mean return index of 87.71 is significantly higher than Sonego's 84.78, giving the German a crucial edge in returning serve. Analyzing their recent performances, Sonego has struggled, winning only one of his last three matches. His last outing resulted in a straight-sets defeat against Marcos Giron, which could impact his confidence. Conversely, Zverev's recent form is also mixed, with one win in his last three matches; however, he did secure a dominant victory over Jacob Fearnley, which may bolster his morale heading into this match.

Final Prediction

Zverev's superior ranking, higher Elo rating, and better recent performance on hard courts provide him with a definitive edge in this matchup against Sonego. A key factor to watch will be Zverev’s ability to capitalize on his return game, which could dictate the tempo and outcome of the match.