Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet Preview & Prediction | 2023 Shanghai Masters | First Round
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THE FACTS
When is Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet on and what time does it start? Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet will take place on Wednesday 4th October, 2023 – not before 11:30 (UK)
Where is Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet taking place? Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet will take place at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China
What surface is Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet being played on? Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet? Click here for the latest ticket information for Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet
What channel is Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet on in the UK? Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Zhizhen Zhang vs Richard Gasquet live on the Prime Video app, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 60 Zhizhen Zhang could enjoy a transformative fortnight in Shanghai as he comes in hot off the back of winning gold at the Asian Games. The 26-year-old started this season behind 23-year-old Yibing Wu but his compatriot’s fast rise up the rankings seemed to spur him into action, with a remarkable run to the quarter-finals of the Madrid Masters seeing three huge comebacks over Denis Shapovalov, Came Norrie and Taylor Fritz. World number 64 Richard Gasquet won the 16th ATP title of his illustrious career at the start of 2023, also beating Norrie in the Auckland final, but a 14-21 record for the season belies a severe depreciation since. The 37-year-old has improved a little in recent months, with a run to the quarter-finals of Winston-Salem ended in three tight sets by Sebastian Korda, but home advantage and momentum both favour the Chinese number one. Take Zhang to win outright, with three sets and a tiebreak quite likely.
