Paris Masters 2024: Marcos Giron vs Shang Juncheng preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: (Q) Marcos Giron vs (Q) Shang Juncheng
Date: 28 October, 2024
Tournament: Paris Masters 2024
Round: First-round (Round of 64)
Venue: AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France
Category: Masters 1000
Surface: Hard-court (Indoor)
Prize Money: €5,950,575
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Marcos Giron vs Shang Juncheng preview
Marcos Giron is slated to take on Shang Juncheng in a battle of the qualifiers in the first round of the 2024 Paris Masters on Monday, October 28.
Giron arrived in Paris with a 26-25 match record for the season and one title, which he won at the Hall of Fame Open in Newport. Other notable results include reaching the Dallas finals and the Delray Beach semifinals. He last competed at the Erste Bank Open in Vienna, where he was defeated in the second round by top seed Alexander Zverev.
Seeded third in the Paris qualifiers, Giron began with a commanding 6-2, 6-2 win over local favorite Hugo Gaston He then battled through a tough second-round match, ultimately overcoming 10th seed Miomir Kecmanović 6-7 (10), 7-6 (2), 6-3.
Juncheng Shang, meanwhile, entered Paris with a 25-16 record this season, highlighted by his first ATP title win in Chengdu, where he defeated top seed Lorenzo Musetti. His last tournament appearance was at the Swiss Indoors, where he fell in the opening round to Denis Shapovalov.
Juncheng has showcased his resilience in the qualifiers this week in Paris, first rallying from behind to defeat James Duckworth 6-7 (2), 7-6 (5), 6-4, then securing another hard-fought win over Zizou Bergs 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (2) to earn his place in the main draw.
Marcos Giron vs Shang Juncheng head-to-head
Marcos Giron and Shang Juncheng are yet to face off professionally so their head-to-head is currently locked at 0-0.
Marcos Giron vs Shang Juncheng odds
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Marcos Giron vs Shang Juncheng prediction
Marcos Giron and Shang Juncheng have both shown resilience in the Paris qualifiers, underscoring why they’ve been forces to be reckoned with on the ATP circuit this season.
Giron has posted an 8-4 match record on hardcourts since the US Open. While he's found success in the early stages of the tournament, he's often struggled in the latter stages, particularly against higher-ranked opposition. His indoor record will give him much-needed confidence heading into this encounter.
Similarly, Juncheng has thrived on hardcourts in the season’s second half, amassing a terrific 18-7 record since Wimbledon. His recent achievements include an ATP title, a semifinal finish, and a third-round appearance at the US Open. The faster pace of indoor hardcourts, however, has posed difficulties for Juncheng recently, as he’s struggled to adapt to the pace of things.
While Juncheng’s recent record outshines Giron’s, the latter has had a slightly smoother run in Paris qualifiers, with only one of his matches going to three sets, compared to Juncheng’s two.
This match promises to be an intense showdown between two solid baseliners, with Giron’s experience on indoor courts possibly giving him a slight edge.
Pick: Giron to win in three sets.