Rafael Jodar vs Casper Ruud Prediction & Picks - ATP Shanghai Masters

Prediction published on 10/15/26, 6:18 PM  by Lou Aguila in ATP Shanghai Masters Picks

Winning 81 percent of his first serves in Shanghai, Casper Ruud will try to get more out of his serves as he shoots for a semifinal spot against Rafael Jodar.

Current Form:

Casper Ruud punched his ticket to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Shanghai Masters after ending his losing streak against Felix Auger-Aliassime 5-2 ret. Ruud snapped his five-match skid against the Canadian by winning 75 percent of his first serves and 100 percent of his second serves. Ruud, who also eliminated Learner Tien and Bu Yunchaokete, entered the quarterfinals without dropping a set.

Rafael Jodar survived another three-setter to clinch his fourth quarterfinal appearance at the ATP 1000 level. Jodar clawed back from a set down to defeat Botic Van De Zandschulp 6-7, 6-4, 6-2. The Spanish rising star also hacked out comeback wins over Thiago Tirante 4-6, 6-2, 6-3 and Jiri Lehecka 4-6, 7-6, 6-4.

The Matchup: Casper Ruud has only faced 5 breakpoints in 3 matches in Shanghai. He has also won 81 percent of his first serves and averaged 9 aces per match.