Tommy Paul is a short priced favourite here but Zizou Bergs is thriving in Shanghai. The Belgian beat Carlos Alcaraz and can keep his run going.
| Tommy Paul | Zizou Bergs | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | United States | Belgium |
| Age | 29 (17 May 1997) | 27 (3 June 1999) |
| Height | 6'1" (1.85m) | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Ranking | 18 | 39 (October 2025) |
| Career High | 8 (June 2025) | 33 (August 2026) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 5 | 1 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 1 | 1 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| ATP Shanghai Best Result | Third Round (2023, 2024) | Quarter-Finals (2025) |
HTH
Tommy Paul is 1-0 against Zizou Bergs, winning easily in Indian Wells this year.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Indian Wells Masters | Hard | R64 | Paul | 6-1 6-2 |
Paul Returns to Top 20
Tommy Paul has reached four finals this year, losing in Delray Beach before claiming the title in Houston. He lost in Hamburg and Queen's Club but proved his prowess on all surfaces.
The American beat Alexander Zverev in Cincinnati before a fourth round defeat to Flavio Cobolli. He ran into Carlos Alcaraz in the fourth round at the US Open and lost in straight sets.
His inconsistency continued in Tokyo where he was thrashed in his opening match, thumped 6-1 6-2 by Alejandro Tabilo.
Paul put that behind him in Shanghai where he has beaten Adolfo Daniel Vallejo 6-2 6-2 and Valentin Vacherot 6-4 6-2, saving a combined 9/12 break points.
Bergs on Fire in Shanghai
Zizou Bergs has been in the Top 50 for over a year but finally looks like taking the next step. He won his first ATP title on grass in Eastbourne but has been below his best on the hard court swing.
The Belgian got to the third round at the US Open and suffered a first round defeat in Tokyo last week, going down in 3 sets to Jiri Lehecka.
The 27-year-old went on a deep run in Shanghai last year and is enjoying the conditions again. He thrashed Vit Kopriva 6-3 6-1 and Ignacio Buse 6-0 6-3 before shocking Carlos Alcaraz 7-5 7-6 in the third round.
How to Watch Tommy Paul vs Zizou Bergs Live
- Event: 2026 Shanghai Masters
- Round: Fourth Round
- Date: Wednesday 14 October
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