Botic van de Zandschulp vs Juncheng Shang Preview & Prediction | 2026 Australian Open | Second Round
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Botic van de Zandschlup took out seeded opposition in round one and is rewarded with a showdown against Juncheng Shang of China.
Start date/time:
Venue: Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia
Surface: Outdoor hard
How to watch on TV: UK – TNT Sports / USA – ESPN
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Botic van de Zandschulp vs Juncheng Shang prediction
Juncheng Shang got the better of Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut in round one, winning in four sets with the only set the 20-year-old dropped being a tie-breaker in the second. He showed excellent fitness levels as you would expect from a young player, overwhelming his opponent in the fourth set, winning it 6-0 to close out the match.
Botic van de Zandschlup was one of the unseeded players to come into the Australian Open and knock out a seed in the first round. Taking on Brandon Nakashima of the USA, the Dutchman helped his nerve with the score tied at one-set all, winning the following two sets via tie-breakers to close out the match.
Expect a tight encounter between these two with the stakes high. It’s a massive opportunity for both to make the third round, a feat achieved just once before by each player. Shang’s energy and durability may well prove key the longer the match goes on and perhaps tips the scales slightly in his favour.
Botic van de Zandschulp vs Juncheng Shang tip: Juncheng Shang to win
