The Chengdu Open, a significant event in the ATP calendar, features notable players competing on hard courts. In the Round of 16 matchup scheduled for September 21, 2024, Adrian Mannarino is set to face Yi Zhou. Mannarino enters this match as a strong favorite due to his impressive first-round performance against Terence Atmane, where he demonstrated a high number of winners and an effective service game. This performance has positioned him favorably in the eyes of oddsmakers, with betting odds reflecting his anticipated dominance over Zhou.
Zhou advanced via walkover in his most recent match, over Chun Hsin Tseng at the Chengdu Open.
Mannarino is coming off a three-set win in his most recent match on Thursday in the Round of 32 over Terence Atmane (6-7, 6-1, 6-3).
The Chinese fared better than Mannarino on break points with four conversions against the Frenchman’s three. Zhou also registered 17 more winner than his tally of 22.
However, the world No 46 played better than Zhou, who committed 54 unforced errors, during crunch moments to secure the tough battle.
Yi Zhou's underdog status is underscored by the statistical analysis provided in pre-match previews. His service game winning percentage and break point conversion rates indicate areas where he may struggle against Mannarino’s well-rounded play. Analysts predict that Mannarino's tactical advantages and experience will likely lead to a swift victory in straight sets. As such, this match not only highlights the competitive nature of professional tennis but also illustrates the dynamics of player form and statistical evaluation in shaping match predictions.
In the previous round of the Chengdu tournament, the 36-year-old Frenchman won against qualifier Terence Atmane (6-7 (9), 6-1, 6-3).
Yi Zhou benefited from the abandonment of Chun-Hsin Tseng (2-6, 6-1, 3-1) in the first round of the Chengdu tournament.
Depending on the other results, Yi Zhou may gain 59 places to be the new world no.388 if he wins the upcoming encounter.
In his live rankings, out of 97 points, Yi has gained 97 points (100%) on Hard Court.
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