Fabian Marozsan survived a match point against Stefanos Tsitsipas but is the favourite here. Both of these players are inconsistent, which means I am taking the odds on Denis Shapovalov in Munich.
| Denis Shapovalov | Fabian Marozsan | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | Canada | Hungary |
| Age | 26 (15 April 1999) | 26 (8 October 1999) |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) | 6'4" (1.93m) |
| Plays | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| World Ranking | 39 | 42 |
| Career High | 10 (September 2020) | 36 (May 2024) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 4 | 0 |
| ATP Munich Best Result | First Round (2025) | Semi-Finals (2025) |
HTH
This will be the first match between Denis Shapovalov and Fabian Marozsan.
Shapovalov Form
Denis Shapovalov’s inconsistency continues in 2026, going 1-2 in Australia before a semi-final appearance in Dallas. He lost four of his final six matches on hard courts.
The Canadian made the switch to clay in Monte Carlo where he exited in the first round. He won 65% of his 2nd serves but saved 1/4 break points in a 6-4 4-6 6-3 defeat to Alexander Blockx.
Shapovalov produced a similar performance in his opening match in Munich. He got past 8th seed Tallon Griekspoor 6-4 3-6 6-2, winning 62% of his 2nd serves and saving 3/6 break points.
Marozsan Form
Fabian Marozsan is still trying to break into the Top 30 after three years on tour. He beat Casper Ruud on his way to the Auckland semi-finals but lost his last four matches on hard courts.
The 26-year-old was playing well on clay in Bucharest where he suffered a 6-7 6-3 6-1 semi-final defeat to World No.136 Daniel Merida Aguilar. He was beaten 6-2 6-3 by Hubert Hurkacz in the second round in Monte Carlo.
The Hungarian saved a match point against Stefanos Tsitsipas in Munich, coming through 3-6 7-6 6-4 in a rain affected encounter.