Alexander Zverev vs Valentin Royer Prediction & Picks - ATP Shanghai Masters
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by Lou Aguila | in ATP Shanghai Masters Picks
Alexander Zverev of Germany is in for a tough test in his opening match at the 2025 Shanghai Masters, as he takes on Valentin Royer of France in the second round on Saturday.
Ranked No.3 in the world, Zverev is the heavy favorite in this match at -450. Don’t ever sleep on the +330 underdog Royer, who has won 7 of his last 8 matches.
Current Form:
Zverev will attempt to bounce back from a quarterfinal loss to Daniil Medvedev 6-3, 6-3 at the 2025 China Open. He conceded three breakpoints and committed five double faults. The German is in the midst of a rough stretch, where he has gone 2-4 in his last six matches. Zverev has compiled a 23-8 record on the hard and 47-20 overall on the 2025 ATP season.
Royer sustained his hot run from Hangzhou as he claimed another ATP top-100 win over Mariano Navone 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. Royer reached the final of the ATP 250 Hangzhou Open after pulling off shocking upsets over Andrey Rublev, Learner Tien and Corentin Moutet. In the championship match, Royer lost a hotly-contested match with an in-form Alexander Bublik 6-7, 6-7. The Frenchman qualified for the main draw of the ATP 1000 Shanghai Masters after picking up wins over Titouan Droguet 6-1, 6-2 and Billy Harris 7-6, 6-4.
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Alexander Zverev vs Valentin Royer Form
Alexander Zverev and Valentin Royer Latest Matches
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Sep 29, 2025 - ATP Beijing Open
Sep 28, 2025 - ATP Beijing Open
Sep 26, 2025 - ATP Beijing Open
Sep 21, 2025 - Laver Cup,Singles Matches
Sep 20, 2025 - Laver Cup,Singles Matches
Aug 30, 2025 - ATP US Open
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Oct 2, 2025 - ATP Shanghai Masters
Sep 30, 2025 - ATP Shanghai Masters
Sep 29, 2025 - ATP Shanghai Masters
Sep 23, 2025 - ATP Hangzhou Open
Sep 22, 2025 - ATP Hangzhou Open
Sep 21, 2025 - ATP Hangzhou Open
Alexander Zverev - Valentin Royer Key Points
- Alexander Zverev is 23-8 on the hard court in 2025.
- Alexander Zverev is 2-4 in his last 6 matches.
- Valentin Royer defeated Mariano Navone 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of the 2025 Shanghai Masters.
- Valentin Royer is 7-1 in his last 8 matches.
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Our Alexander Zverev vs Valentin Royer Prediction
Alexander Zverev is still a solid pick to cash in on the moneyline, but Valentin Royer +3.5 Games (-115) is worth the gamble.
Royer is in terrific shape coming into his first clash with a top-5 player. He’s 7-1 in his last 8 matches, beating several top-caliber players, including former top-10 player, Andrey Rublev. He also went toe-to-toe with Bublik, who is also enjoying a breakout year.
Meanwhile, Zverev has been shaky over the past several weeks. Again, he’s 2-4 in his last six matches, though his losses came against quality competitions. Zverev has only lost three times this year against a player ranked outside the top-50. Regardless, I feel Royer has everything going for him to give Zverev a run for his money.
Our betting prediction for Alexander Zverev vs. Valentin Royer: Valentin Royer +3.5 Games
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