Shanghai China Hard Masters 1000 Round of 32

Yoshihito Nishioka vs Jaume Munar Prediction

Yoshihito Nishioka

Rank: #157
43%
VS

Jaume Munar

Rank: #40
57%
Expected Total Games: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Jaume Munar

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Ranking Trends

Yoshihito Nishioka

  • Current #157 2025-09-22
  • 3 mo ago #82 2025-06-30
  • 6 mo ago #70 2025-03-31
  • 9 mo ago #69 2024-12-30
  • 12 mo ago #60 2024-09-30

Jaume Munar

  • Current #40 2025-09-22
  • 3 mo ago #55 2025-06-30
  • 6 mo ago #55 2025-03-31
  • 9 mo ago #62 2024-12-30
  • 12 mo ago #63 2024-09-30

Player Metrics

Yoshihito Nishioka

Form Index: 49.5
ELO Rating: 925.3
Glicko2 Rating: 1586.2
Current Fatigue (minutes): 318.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 8.6
Clay: 6.8
Grass: 7.5
Serve Rating: 96.9
Return Rating: 86.6

Jaume Munar

Form Index: 60.8
ELO Rating: 1269.1
Glicko2 Rating: 1632.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 253.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.1
Clay: 9.3
Grass: 8.7
Serve Rating: 94.7
Return Rating: 87.8

Recent Matches

Yoshihito Nishioka
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Andrey Rublev (2-1) hard Shanghai 107 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Alexander Shevchenko (2-0) hard Shanghai 70 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Aleksandar Vukic (2-0) hard Shanghai 69 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Rio Noguchi (2-0) hard Shanghai 72 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Luciano Darderi (0-2) hard Tokio 120 min

Jaume Munar
✅ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Yoshihito Nishioka
vs
1
Jaume Munar
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 1
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Yoshihito Nishioka and Jaume Munar at the Shanghai Masters 1000 promises to be a competitive encounter on hard courts. With Nishioka ranked 157th and Munar at 40th, the latter is favored to win with a probability of 57.01%, while Nishioka's chances stand at 42.99%. The predicted total number of games played is estimated to be around 23.

Match Analysis

Nishioka's current form index of 49.50 indicates he has been struggling recently, reflected in his lower Elo rating of 925.30. In contrast, Munar boasts a higher Elo rating of 1269.12 and a form index of 60.76, suggesting he is in better shape entering this match. Both players are relatively fatigued, with Nishioka at 318 minutes and Munar at 253 minutes of cumulative court time in the tournament. On surface strength, Munar also leads with a score of 10.12 compared to Nishioka's 8.57, indicating Munar's superior performance on hard courts. In their recent performances, both players have shown promising results. Nishioka has won his last three matches against varying levels of competition, showcasing resilience by winning against Andrey Rublev in a hard-fought match. Munar similarly has also won his last two matches, including a solid victory over Flavio Cobolli. This momentum could play a significant role in shaping the outcome of their upcoming encounter.

Final Prediction

Jaume Munar holds a distinct advantage with his higher ranking, superior Elo rating, and better form index, positioning him favorably against Nishioka. One critical factor to watch will be Munar's ability to maintain his serve, as any significant disparity in serve performance could dictate the flow of the match.

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