Casper Ruud vs. Zizou Bergs Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds for ATP Shanghai Masters 2025 Round – 2

The 11th seed, Casper Ruud, is set to face Zizou Bergs in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. Ruud, benefiting from a first-round bye as a seeded player, meets Bergs, who advanced with a straight-sets upset over Sebastian Korda. 

Ruud’s season began with promise, opening with a finals run in Dallas before falling in straight sets to Denis Shapovalov. His standout achievement came in Madrid, where he claimed his 13th career title, defeating Jack Draper in a thrilling three-set final after taking down Francisco Cerundolo and Daniil Medvedev en route. The Norwegian has also made quarterfinal appearances in Barcelona, Rome, and Gstaad, though early exits and an illness-related retirement in Acapulco have interrupted his rhythm. Across the season, he has fired 260 aces, won 72% of first-serve points, and converted 39% of 304 break-point opportunities. 

Bergs arrives in Shanghai riding career-high momentum as the world No. 44 and Belgium’s top-ranked player. While he has yet to capture his first ATP title this season, he has reached two main-draw finals in Auckland and Libema, falling to Gael Monfils and Gabriel Diallo, respectively. He also reached the semifinals in Open 13 and the quarterfinals in Munich and made a career-high run to the third round of the US Open before a straight-sets loss to Jaume Munar. Outside those results, early-round exits have been a recurring theme. Statistically, Bergs has fired 291 aces, won 72% of first-serve points, 30% on return, and converted 38% of 293 break-point opportunities.

A Big Win for…

🗣️ZIZZOOOOUUUUU!!!

Zizou Bergs is off and running in Shanghai, getting by Sebastian Korda, 6-4, 7-5, to clear the opening hurdle at the penultimate Masters 1000 of the year.

The Belgian is hoping to finish the year inside the top 50 for the first time in 2025. pic.twitter.com/hlVpwv05La

— Tick Tock Tennis (@TickTockTennis) October 1, 2025

Casper Ruud vs. Zizou Bergs Head-to-Head Record

Casper Ruud and Zizou Bergs do not have a head-to-head yet. 

Casper Ruud vs. Zizou Bergs Comparison 

Casper RuudCategoryZizou Bergs12Current Ranking44291-153Career W-L49-6033-13YTD W-L26-2313Career Titles00Grand Slams01YTD Titles0

Casper Ruud vs. Zizou Bergs Prediction

Bergs arrives in Shanghai riding career-high momentum and eager to prove himself, but Ruud’s consistent season and ability to deliver in big matches make him the likely victor in what could be a competitive match.

Prediction: Casper Ruud in straight sets

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Casper Ruud vs. Zizou Bergs Shanghai Masters 2025 Betting Odds

At -300, Casper Ruud enters as the clear favorite over Zizou Bergs at +235, with his superior experience and recent title-winning form in Madrid giving him the edge.

Here are the betting odds according to FanDuel:

Casper Ruud: -300

Zizou Bergs: +235

Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via FanDuel): 

Set 1 Winner Ruud: -220

Set 1 Winner Bergs: +174

Set 2 Winner Ruud: -245

Set 2 Winner Bergs: +194

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