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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang on and what time does it start? Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang will take place on Friday 5th January, 2024 – not before 07:40 (UK)
Where is Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang taking place? Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang will take place at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium in Hong Kong, China
What surface is Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang being played on? Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang? Click here for the latest ticket information for Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang
What channel is Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang on in the UK? Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Frances Tiafoe vs Juncheng Shang live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
18-year-old Juncheng Shang came back from a set down to stun Botic van de Zandschulp on Wednesday, two days after doing the same to seventh seed Laslo Djere. The Chinese up-and-comer will set a new career-high ATP world ranking of around 142nd if he can spring his biggest shock of the week yet but world number 16 Frances Tiafoe should have too much about him to falter here. The 25-year-old beat Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets for an impressive opening result in 2024 and he will back himself to win against the crowd’s wishes here in Hong Kong after beating Shang in straight sets twice last season, including in the second round of the Australian Open almost exactly a year ago. Shang will enjoy a near-partisan atmosphere here but Tiafoe’s charisma should win most neutrals around. Back the American to win outright, with straight sets only a little likelier than three at this moment.
TIP: FRANCES TIAFOE TO WIN