Juncheng Shang vs Adrian Mannarino Preview & Prediction | 2026 Chengdu Open | First Round

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Juncheng Shang meets Adrian Mannarino in the first round at the 2026 Chengdu Open at the Sichuan International Tennis Center in Chengdu, China

Ranking points: ATP 250

Start date/time: 23 September 2026 at 4:00 am

Venue: Sichuan International Tennis Center, Chengdu, China

Surface: Outdoor hard

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

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

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Juncheng Shang vs Adrian Mannarino prediction

Juncheng Shang will hope home comforts will aid his latest comeback.

The Chinese starlet has failed to build upon an outstanding 2024, mainly due to lengthy spells out with injury, but the 21-year-old is now aiming to make his mark in just his fifth tournament since February.

Shang will meet Adrian Mannarino for the second time with the French veteran edging their maiden clash in three sets in Miami three years ago.

The 38-year-old sits way above his opponent in the rankings but is currently heading in the wrong direction with just two top-tier wins since the grass swing. 

Shang has the quality if he can stay fit and he showed with a win over Andrey Rublev in Canada that he still has the tennis to take on the best. With that in mind, he’s worth the risk on his home patch.

Juncheng Shang vs Adrian Mannarino tip: Juncheng Shang to win