In the qualifying round on Monday, Bellucci beat No. 256-ranked Yuta Shimizu, 7-5, 7-6. In his last match on September 3, 2024, Zverev was defeated 6-7, 6-3, 4-6, 6-7 against Taylor Fritz in the quarterfinals of the US Open. Alexander Zverev is our predicted winner in this match.

An intensely packed schedule awaits us all on day 4 of ATP Shanghai as some of the top seeds are set to take to the courts for the first time and begin their quest for one of the coveted titles in these last few months of the season.

Alexander Zverev had to skip the China Open due to pneumonia, following the Laver Cup, but the German will be on the court at the Shanghai Rolex Masters.