Shanghai Masters 2024: Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac preview, head-to-head, prediction, and pick
Match Details
Fixture: Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac
Date: October 12, 2024
Tournament: Shanghai Masters 2024
Round: Semifinals
Venue: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China
Category: ATP 1000
Surface: Hardcourt
Prize Money: $8,800,000
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | Canada - TSN
Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac preview
Top seed Jannik Sinner will take on Tomas Machac in the semifinals of the Shanghai Masters on Saturday.
Sinner is among the top two players on the men's tour this year. After capturing his maiden Grand Slam crown in Melbourne, he added five more titles to his tally in Rotterdam, Miami, Halle, Cincinnati and New York. He also reached the final of the China Open this month, but lost to Carlos Alcaraz in a close three-set bout.
The Italian started his campaign in Shanghai by cruising past Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Ben Shelton in the first few rounds. He then overpowered Daniil Medvedev to secure his place in the semifinals, 6-1, 6-4. Sinner is making his second appearance at the Shanghai Masters this year.
Tomas Machac, meanwhile, has had a promising season so far by amassing 30 wins from 49 matches, including a finals appearance at the Geneva Open where he lost to Casper Ruud. He also reached the semifinals of the Japan Open, where he lost to Ugo Humbert in a thrlling three-set bout.
The Czech started his campaign in Shanghai with a solid win against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the first round. He then overpowered the likes of Aleksandar Vukic, Tommy Paul and Carlos Acaraz en route to the semifinals. Machac stunned third seed Alcaraz in straight sets, 7-6(5), 7-5.
Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac head-to-head
Sinner leads the head-to-head against Machac 1-0 and defeated the Czech most recently at the 2024 Miami Open.
Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac odds
Odds will be updated when available.
Jannik Sinner vs Tomas Machac prediction
Jannik Sinner has continued his exceptional season in the Shanghai Masters by reaching the semifinals. The Italian is two wins away from capturing his seventh title on tour and is a heavy favorite against Machac in the next round. His incredible all-around game and calm demeanor on court has given him the upper-hand in most matches this year.
Machac, on the contrary, has showcased his potential with a maiden final appearance at the Geneva Open. The Czech has a 64% win ratio on hardcourts and is starting to find his best potential on tour. He outsmarted Alcaraz in the last match against all odds and will hope to keep up the momentum against Sinner in the next round.
Machac has the ability to rally from the baseline and likes to play an aggressive brand of tennis. Against a clinical opponent like Sinner, the Czech will need to think out of the box and force the Italian out of his comfort zone. The Shanghai crowd can expect a close contest between the duo in the semifinals, but it is most likely that Sinner edges past Machac in this bout.
Pick: Jannik Sinner to win in three sets.