ATP Shanghai Day 8 Predictions: Exciting Matchup between Alcaraz and Dimitrov

Jan 21, 2023; Melbourne, Victoria, Australia; Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria hits a forehand against Novak Djokovic of Serbia on day six of the 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament at Melbourne Park. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-USA TODAY Sports

Day 8 of ATP Shanghai is underway, promising another exciting day filled with unexpected twists. With four matches on the schedule, upsets are on the horizon. At LWOT, we’ve thoroughly analyzed all the matches, including the highly anticipated showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Grigor Dimitrov. Let’s delve into the predictions and see who will secure a spot in the quarterfinals.

ATP Shanghai Day 8 Predictions

Nicolas Jarry vs. Diego Schwartzman

Head–to–Head: Jarry 1 – 4 Schwartzman

Diego Schwartzman has shown signs of regaining his form and confidence, winning three consecutive matches for the first time this year. His recent victory over Taylor Fritz ended an 11-match losing streak against top 10 players and has propelled him towards his first quarterfinal appearance on the tour since 2022. On the other side of the court is Nicolas Jarry, who has defied expectations by climbing to a career-high ranking of No. 22 despite starting the year ranked outside the top 100. With his powerful serve, Jarry has emerged victorious in many close matches.

While both players excel on clay courts, Jarry has demonstrated more consistency on hardcourts this year. However, Schwartzman has a 4-1 edge in their head-to-head matchups. Given Schwartzman’s newfound confidence and form, he might just pull off a surprise win to secure his place in the ATP Shanghai quarterfinals.

Prediction: Schwartzman in 3

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Ugo Humbert vs. J.J Wolf

Head–to–Head: Humbert 1 – 0 Wolf

Ugo Humbert has had an impressive season, winning three titles on tour and reaching the quarterfinals in four of his last seven competitions. He has emerged as a formidable opponent, defeating top ten players along the way. J.J. Wolf, on the other hand, has shown signs of improvement in Shanghai, securing a remarkable comeback win over Matteo Arnaldi, who had previously defeated him in straight sets in Beijing. While Humbert is the stronger player, he has recently been involved in many long matches, spending more time on court than Wolf. The American has already defeated Cachin, Norrie, and Arnaldi, and I believe he has what it takes to overcome the talented Frenchman.

Prediction: Wolf in 3

Tommy Paul vs. Andrey Rublev

Head–to–Head: Paul 1 – 4 Rublev

Andrey Rublev is gradually regaining his top form after a shaky period. His confidence received a boost from his dominant performance against Adrian Mannarino in the previous round, where he even won a set to love. This victory marked consecutive wins at the ATP level since his clay court title in Bastad. Tommy Paul, on the other hand, ended his five-match losing streak by making his debut in Shanghai. This match holds significant importance for Paul as he aims to secure more points to qualify for the season-ending ATP finals. Although both players have struggled recently, I believe Paul will be more motivated and determined to win.

Prediction: Paul in 3

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Carlos Alcaraz vs. Grigor Dimitrov

Head–to–Head: Alcaraz 3 – 0 Dimitrov

Carlos Alcaraz’s journey to regain the number one spot has encountered obstacles, despite the absence of the current world No. 1. Since winning Wimbledon, Alcaraz has not managed to secure another title, despite an impressive record

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