Carlos Alcaraz, the World No. 2, will face Great Britain’s Daniel Evans at the 2023 ATP Shanghai tennis event this week. This will be a round-of-32 match in the tournament, which is also known as the 2023 Rolex Shanghai Masters. Alcaraz has not won a title since Wimbledon, something that could change this week. But first, he will have to defeat a feisty opponent in Evans, a veteran on tour. My Alcaraz vs Evans prediction is that the latter wins OVER 7.5 games in this upcoming match.
Schedule: Right-click/Open in the New Tab to check match times: subject to change
Recent Tournament Results for Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz has played just one match so far at the 2023 Shanghai Masters. It was a good one as he defeated Gregoire Barrere in straight sets without the need for a tiebreaker. Previously, Alcaraz was in the ATP Beijing event, where he lost in the semifinals to the red-hot Jannik Sinner. These are the only two events that Alcaraz has contested since the 2023 US Open.
When tennis fans think of Carlos Alcaraz right now, they are probably thinking about his potential to regain the World No. 1 ranking. His failed title defense at Flushing Meadows has made it hard for him to get the top spot on tour back in short order. However, he remains a premium player on tour.
That said, he might be in a bit of a lull after winning Wimbledon. His results have not quite been the same, which has opened the door for other players to claim titles or spots in finals. He remains the betting favorite to win the 2023 Shanghai Masters, especially after Daniil Medvedev went out.
- Shanghai Masters R32: vs Daniel Evans
- ATP Beijing semifinals: Loss to Jannik Sinner, 6-7, 1-6
- US Open semifinals: Loss to Daniil Medvedev, 6-7, 1-6, 6-3, 3-6
- Cincinnati Masters Final: Loss to Novak Djokovic, 7-5, 6-7, 6-7
- Canadian Masters Quarterfinals: Loss to Tommy Paul, 3-6, 6-4, 3-6
- Wimbledon Final: Defeated Novak Djokovic, 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
Source (ATP Website) (Right click/open link in a new tab): Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz vs Evans Head-to-Head Series
Alcaraz is 3-0 against Daniel Evans. The two players met in the third round of the 2023 US Open, a match that Alcaraz won 3-1. It marked the only meeting in their head-to-head history where Evans claimed a set.
Evans enters the round of 32 in Shanghai on the heels of a victory via retirement. He did not have to work hard to get his third-round spot following a bye in the first round. Evans, effectively, could be viewed as practically being at 100% as there is no way 11 games of tennis through two rounds will be making him sluggish.
The Draw: Right-click/Open in the New Tab for the draw for the 2023 Shanghai Masters
Alcaraz vs Evans Prediction: Evans OVER 7.5 Games Won
Last week, Evans played just one match in Beijing. He fell to the eventual champion, Jannik Sinner, in the tournament’s first round. Evans was able to claim a set against the Italian player. In the previous week, the Brit lost to Roman Safiullin in the Chengdu first round. Safiullin was en route to a place in the final so it really has been a tough stretch of draws for Evans.
Evans is playing at a high level right now. He enters the match at +600 (bet365) but could be viewed as more of a +400 underdog. Take Evans to win OVER 7.5 games in this match. You have to think that he will keep Alcaraz on the court for at least a little while with some mild upset potential.
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