Juncheng Shang has played 15 matches this year and this is clearly his most difficult test. I don’t see him breaking Alexander Zverev in Beijing where under 19.5 games is my best bet.
| Alexander Zverev | Juncheng Shang | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Germany | China |
| Age | 29 (20 April 1997) | 21 (2 February 2005) |
| Height | 6'6" (1.98m) | 5'11" (1.80m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Ranking | 2 | 250 |
| Career High | 2 (June 2022) | 47 (October 2024) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 26 | 1 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 2 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| ATP Beijing Best Result | Semi-Finals (2017, 2019, 2023) | First Round (2023, 2024, 2025) |
HTH
This will be the first match between Alexander Zverev and Juncheng Shang.
Zverev in Top Form
Alexander Zverev has been flourishing with Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz battling injuries, winning the French Open and US Open. He lost to Sinner in the Wimbledon final.
The German recently competed at the Laver Cup, losing to Alex de Minaur and beating Learner Tien.
The 29-year-old beat Cameron Norrie 7-6 6-4 in the first round in Beijing, winning 75% of his 2nd serves and saving all three break points.
Shang Playing Sparingly in 2026
Juncheng Shang has played just 15 matches this year. He has gone 6-9, beating Andrey Rublev in Montreal where he went out in the third round.
The 21-year-old came to Beijing on the back of four straight defeats. He entered the event as a wildcard, beating Sebastian Baez 5-7 6-3 7-5 in the first round.
How to Watch Alexander Zverev vs Juncheng Shang Live
- Event: 2026 China Open
- Round: Second Round
- Date: Saturday 3 October
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