Basel Switzerland Hard Atp 500 Round of 32

Marcos Giron vs Denis Shapovalov Prediction

Marcos Giron

Rank: #57
51%
VS

Denis Shapovalov

Rank: #23
49%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Marcos Giron

Ranking Trends

Marcos Giron

  • Current Rank: #57 (2025-10-20)
  • 3 Months Ago: #57 (2025-07-21)
  • 6 Months Ago: #45 (2025-04-21)
  • 9 Months Ago: #46 (2025-01-13)
  • 12 Months Ago: #48 (2024-10-21)

Denis Shapovalov

  • Current Rank: #23 (2025-10-20)
  • 3 Months Ago: #28 (2025-07-21)
  • 6 Months Ago: #30 (2025-04-21)
  • 9 Months Ago: #56 (2025-01-13)
  • 12 Months Ago: #95 (2024-10-21)

Player Metrics

Marcos Giron

Form Index: 32.6
ELO Rating: 1119.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1582.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.0
Clay: 8.7
Grass: 10.3
Serve Rating: 97.1
Return Rating: 86.5

Denis Shapovalov

Form Index: 47.9
ELO Rating: 1047.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1599.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 12.5
Clay: 7.6
Grass: 9.7
Serve Rating: 95.5
Return Rating: 86.2

Recent Matches

Marcos Giron
❌ ✅ ❌ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (1-2) hard Brussels 134 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Mattia Bellucci (2-0) hard Brussels 78 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Alejandro Tabilo (0-2) hard Shanghai 77 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Sebastian Korda (1-2) hard Tokio 149 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Brandon Nakashima (1-2) hard Chengdu 132 min

Denis Shapovalov
❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Casper Ruud (0-2) hard Stockholm 79 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Elias Ymer (2-1) hard Stockholm 156 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Leo Borg (2-1) hard Stockholm 128 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Jiri Lehecka (0-2) hard Shanghai 93 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Christopher O'Connell (2-0) hard Shanghai 72 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

3
Marcos Giron
vs
1
Denis Shapovalov
Hard
1 - 1
Clay
2 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Marcos Giron and Denis Shapovalov is set to take place in Basel, Switzerland, during the Round of 32 on hard courts. The tournament is classified as ATP 500, adding to the competitive atmosphere. Marcos Giron is predicted to edge out Denis Shapovalov with a win probability of 50.64% compared to Shapovalov's 49.36%, with an expected total of 24 games played in the match.

Match Analysis

Marcos Giron currently ranks 57th, boasting a form index of 32.62 and an Elo rating of 1119.19. His surface strength index stands at 10.01, indicating a moderate performance on hard courts. Notably, Giron has a mean serve index of 97.13, which is stronger than Shapovalov's 95.48 by a margin greater than 5 points, suggesting he may have an edge in service games. Though both players show no cumulative fatigue, Giron's recent form has been mixed, with a split record in his last three matches, winning one and losing two, the last match being a hard-fought loss to Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. Conversely, Denis Shapovalov, ranked 23rd, has a form index of 47.85 and an Elo rating of 1047.20. His surface strength index is slightly better at 12.54, reflecting a solid capability on hard courts. Shapovalov's mean return index of 86.23 is close to Giron's 86.47, indicating a competitive level of return game. In his recent performances, Shapovalov has also had mixed results, winning two matches but losing his most recent match against Casper Ruud, where he failed to win a set.

Final Prediction

Marcos Giron’s slight statistical advantages in serving and a marginally better performance under pressure in recent matches provide him with a narrow edge going into this contest. A critical factor to observe will be how each player's serve impacts the match, particularly given Giron's higher mean serve index, which could dictate the tempo of the game.