The second round of the Shanghai Rolex Masters gets underway with a packed slate of intriguing clashes. Headlining the day is the return of 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic, who steps back onto the court for the first time since the US Open. Alongside him, Frances Tiafoe, Yannick Hanfmann, Ugo Humbert, and Jordan Thompson will all be battling for a spot in the next round, setting the stage for an exciting day of tennis. As always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for each matchup .

Frances Tiafoe vs Yannick Hanfmann

Head-to-head: Tiafoe 1-0 Hanfmann

After a disappointing showing in Tokyo, Tiafoe is back in Shanghai with his trademark serve, elite athleticism, and a forehand that can catch fire when it’s on. Hanfmann, meanwhile, relies on his powerful serve and ste

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