Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz Preview & Prediction | 2023 Shanghai Masters | Second Round
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THE FACTS
When is Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz on and what time does it start? Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz will take place on Saturday 7th October, 2023 – not before 12:50 (UK)
Where is Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz taking place? Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz will take place at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China
What surface is Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz being played on? Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz? Click here for the latest ticket information for Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz
What channel is Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz on in the UK? Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz will be televised live on the Amazon Prime Video app on Smart TVs
Where can I stream Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Yosuke Watanuki vs Taylor Fritz live on the Prime Video app, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number eight Taylor Fritz brings an impressive 50-20 record for 2023 into the Shanghai Masters but some relatively troubling recent form. The 25-year-old won his second ATP title of the year at the Atlanta Open in late July but he has struggled to push on since, with his last two defeats coming against Novak Djokovic in concerningly one-sided affairs by his standards. Fritz beat Andrey Rublev in his only Laver Cup match last month and an extended break either side of the competition looks like the right decision after a stacked schedule. There is the slightest chance of an upset on the cards for Yosuke Watanuki, also 25, as the Japanese continues to rise steadily up the rankings in the form of his career so far. Watanuki came back from a set down to beat Juncheng Shang on Thursday, also beating the Chinese youngster on his way to the Shanghai Challenger final last month, and he claimed Silver in the Asian Games last weekend in defeat to Zhizhen Zhang.
Fritz should be coming through this first encounter in straight sets but it is hard to predict what level he can bring. Back the American to win outright inside an accumulator or consider a one-off on Watanuki to snatch a set.
