Alexander Zverev vs Alex de Minaur Preview & Prediction | 2026 Shanghai Masters | Quarter-Final

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Alexander Zverev faces Alex de Minaur in Shanghai. 

Ranking points: ATP 1000

Start date/time: 15 October 2026 at 11:00 am

Venue: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Alexander Zverev vs Alex de Minaur prediction

Alexander Zverev edged his way past Alexander Bublik in a tight three set match to reach the Shanghai Masters quarter-finals. Zverev, who will replace Jannik Sinner as the world number one in the next few weeks, raised his game in the deciding set tiebreak to win 7-6 (6) 4-6 7-6 (1). The two-time Grand Slam champion also saved four set points in the first set. 

He will now play Alex de Minaur. The Australian continued his excellent run of form with a straight sets win over Karen Khachanov. De Minaur was in control for most of the match, winning 6-3 6-4. He only conceded the one break point opportunity across the whole encounter. Since the US Open, De Minaur has won seven of his eight matches in total. 

Zverev leads the head-to-head 8-4, though De Minaur has won their last two meetings. He saved a match point and came from a set down to beat the German at the Laver Cup last month. The faster surface in Shanghai is likely to benefit Zverev when it comes to dominating on serve, though he was struggling with an ankle problem in his match against Bublik.

Alexander Zverev vs Alex de Minaur tip: Both players to win a set