2024 Shanghai Masters: Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Alexander Shevchenko preview, prediction, and where to watch
Ramkumar Ramanathan and Alexander Shevchenko will face each other in the Round of 128 at the Shanghai Masters 2024 on Thursday, October 3.
Ramanathan has looked in brilliant form, winning both his matches in the Qualifiers. He began his campaign after beating France’s Ugo Blanchet 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 on Monday. Thereafter, the 28-year-old got the better of Sun Fajing of China, winning the match 6-2, 6-4. He will now look to carry the momentum into the main draw.
Shevchenko, on the other hand, made a direct entry into the main draw and will be aiming for a winning start. After making an exit in the second round of the US Open earlier this year, he crashed out in the Round of 16 in the Hangzhou Open. Last month, he also failed to go beyond the Qualifiers in the China Open and will be desperate to make amends.
Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Alexander Shevchenko Match Details
Match Details: Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Alexander Shevchenko, Round of 128, Shanghai Masters 2024
Date and Time: Wednesday, October 3, 2024, 12:40 PM IST
Venue: Qi Zhong Tennis Center, Shanghai, China
Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Alexander Shevchenko Head-to-Head
Ramkumar Ramanathan and Alexander Shevchenko are yet to face each other. The upcoming match will be their first meeting on the ATP tour.
Ramkumar Ramanathan vs Alexander Shevchenko Prediction
Alexander Shevchenko will go into the upcoming match as the clear favorite. Earlier this year, he achieved his career-best ranking of No. 45 in singles and is currently ranked No. 56 in the world. Ramanathan, his opponent is ranked No. 335 in singles and needs something special to get past the Kazakh.
Prediction: Alexander Shevchenko will win the match in straight sets.
Where to watch the match?
Sony Sports Network has the broadcasting rights for the Shanghai Masters 2024. Live streaming of the match will be available on the Sony LIV app.