The Rolex ATP Shanghai Masters will bring the curtains down for the men on what has been an eventful Asian swing, with many players eager to close out their accounts on a high. The first round features a mix of qualifiers riding momentum, veterans looking to steady their seasons, and returning names aiming to rebuild their form. With the conditions here often rewarding sharp shot-making and consistency, these opening clashes promise plenty of intrigue. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match on the schedule. But who will advance?
ATP Shanghai Day 1 Predictions
Tristan Schoolkate vs Daniel Altmaier
Head-to-Head: Schoolkate 1–0 Altmaier
Schoolkate came through qualifying with some solid wins, showing his comfort on quicker hard courts. Altmaier has