ATP Shanghai Day 2 Predictions Including Reilly Opelka vs Benjamin Bonzi

The remaining ATP Shanghai opening round matches will be played on Thursday. Reilly Opelka might rate his chances of a good run in the lively conditions because of his massive serve. The American’s match is one of four predicted here. We at LWOT predict the other action, including Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Juncheng Shang and Bu Yunchaokete vs Juan Manuel Cerundolo, in separate articles.

ATP Shanghai Day 2 Predictions

Yibing Wu vs Dalibor Svrcina

Head-to-head: First meeting

Both players started the Asian swing impressively at the Hangzhou Open. Wu defeated Daniil Medvedev in his run to the semifinal, while Svrcina beat Matteo Berrettini on his way to the quarterfinal. Svrcina has already played two qualifying matches in Shanghai, winning both in straight sets. Although the Czech impressed in those matches, I favor Wu more in Shanghai’s conditions and after his performances at the Hangzhou Open.

Prediction: Wu in 2

Francisco Comesana vs Ugo Blanchet

Head-to-head: First meeting

This will be Comesana’s first match of the Asian swing. Blanchet had not played since the Saint-Tropez Challenger in mid-September before winning two qualifiers in Shanghai. This could be a close battle. Comesana is most adept on clay, and not playing in any of the previous Asian tournaments might prove the difference in this matchup.

Prediction: Blanchet in 3

Mackenzie McDonald vs Quentin Halys

Head-to-head: Halys 1-0 McDonald