ATP Shanghai Best Bets Including Opelka vs Bonzi

ATP Masters 1000 Shanghai 1/64-Finals

Brooksby – Trotter: 02.10.2025 06:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting

Jenson Brooksby has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Tokyo, Brooksby lost to Fritz in the semifinals in straight sets. This will be his debut campaign in Shanghai. He hopes for a solid result this week to come closer to the top 50 in the rankings.

James Kent Trotter has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Las Vegas, Trotter lost against Rybakov in the 1/8-Finals in straight sets. This week in Shanghai, he qualified for the main draw tournament by winning both matches in three tight sets. In the final qualifying round, Trotter defeated Hijikata in three tight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, Brooksby is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. He has way more experience at the ATP Tour level than Trotter. On the other hand, Trotter is a Challenger Tour-level player. We expect Brooksby to dominate and win easily.

That being said, Brooksby winning in straight sets is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Jenson Brooksby winning 2-0 @1.80 @bet365

Comesana – Blanchet: 02.10.2025 06:30 CEST
H2H: 2-1

Francisco Comesana has lost four of his last five matches. The last match he played was in the Davis Cup against the Netherlands.  He lost to de Jong in straight sets. So far this season, the Argentine has not had any remarkable results on hard courts.

Ugo Blanchet has won three of his last five matches. This week in Shanghai, Blanchet qualified for the main draw of the tournament by winning both matches in straight sets. In the final qualifying round, the Frenchman defeated Eubanks in straight sets. He saved five out of six breakpoints.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Blanchet has performed well for the past few weeks, especially at the US Open, where he upset Marozsan and Mensik en route to the third round. Comesana is a better clay-court player, but on fast courts like in Shanghai, Blanchet will have an edge.

That being said, Blanchet winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Ugo Blanchet winning @2.00 @bet365

Opelka – Bonzi: 02.10.2025 08:00 CEST
H2H: 1-0

Reilly Opelka has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played was at the Laver Cup, where he lost his singles match against Ruud in straight sets. Last season in Shanghai, the American lost to Rinderknech in the opening round in straight sets.

Benjamin Bonzi has lost three of his last five matches. Last week in Beijing, Bonzi lost to Marozsan in the opening round in straight sets.

Best Bet to Make

According to the bookies, this will be a 50-50 matchup, but we disagree. Opelka struggled with his form throughout the whole season, especially for the past few weeks. We expect Bonzi to be a better player tomorrow.

That being said, Bonzi winning is a value bet.

Value bet/ the best odds: Benjamin Bonzi winning @2.00 @bet365