Juncheng Shang vs Sebastian Baez Preview & Prediction | 2026 China Open | First Round

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Juncheng Shang meets Sebastian Baez in the first round of the 2026 China Open at the National Tennis Center, Beijing, China.

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: 1 October 2026 at 3:00 am

Venue: National Tennis Center, Beijing, 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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Juncheng Shang vs Sebastian Baez prediction

Juncheng Shang will aim to arrest a losing run in Beijing.

The Chinese has been beaten in his last four and will hope the home support can inspire an upset in his first meeting with Sebastian Baez.

The Argentine is almost 200 places better off in the rankings, but Seb is also looking for a lift after losing his last three.

The obvious pick is Baez, but Shang’s ranking and patchy form is more to do with injury lay offs. If he’s fit, he can be a menace and in his homeland on this surface, he’s worth the punt.

Juncheng Shang vs Sebastian Baez tip: Juncheng Shang to win