Alexander Zverev vs. Valentin Royer Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for ATP Shanghai Masters 2025 Round – 2
Third seed Alexander Zverev begins his Shanghai Masters 2025 campaign against qualifier Valentin Royer in the second round. The German received a first-round bye as a seed, while Royer fought back past Mariano Navone in his opener. Zverev has delivered a mixed but strong season so far. He began with a finals run in Melbourne, falling to Jannik Sinner, then advanced to back-to-back quarterfinals in Argentina and Rio. After a brief slump, he claimed a title in Munich, upsetting Ben Shelton in straight sets. He followed that with a finals appearance in Stuttgart, where Taylor Fritz prevailed in straight sets.
His year has also featured deep runs, including semifinals in Halle, Toronto, and Cincinnati, and quarterfinals in Rome, Roland Garros, and most recently Beijing, where Daniil Medvedev ended his run in straight sets. Statistically, Zverev remains a potent force, delivering 489 aces, winning 74% of first-serve points, capturing 31% of return points, and converting 41% of 469 break-point opportunities.
Royer, meanwhile, is enjoying a breakthrough season, climbing to a career-high No. 76. While still seeking his first ATP title, the Frenchman has captured two Challenger crowns, including back-to-back triumphs in Kigali, and reached finals in Zadar, Slovak, and most notably his maiden ATP final in Hangzhou, where he fell to Alexander Bublik in two tiebreak sets. His consistency has also shown in Challenger semifinals at Lille, Barletta, and Madrid. Statistically, Royer has struck 114 aces, winning 73% behind his first serve, while converting 39% of 99 break points.
Alexander Zverev vs. Valentin Royer Head-to-Head Record
Alexander Zverev and Valentin Royer do not have a head-to-head yet.
Alexander Zverev vs. Valentin Royer Comparison
Alexander ZverevCategoryValentin Royer3Current Ranking76510-218Career W-L7-647-20YTD W-L7-624Career Titles00Grand Slams01YTD Titles0
Alexander Zverev vs. Valentin Royer Prediction
Valentin Royer’s rise this season gives him belief, but Alexander Zverev’s experience and firepower should see him prevail in a competitive second-round clash. The German is the senior here comparatively, with a lot of big match experience, giving him the edge.
Prediction: Alexander Zverev in straight sets
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Alexander Zverev vs. Valentin Royer Shanghai Masters 2025 Betting Odds
Alexander Zverev (-600) enters as a clear favorite over Valentin Royer (+410), with the German’s proven consistency likely outweighing Royer’s breakthrough form.
Here are the betting odds according to FanDuel:
Alexander Zverev: -600
Valentin Royer: +410
Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via FanDuel):
Set 1 Winner Zverev: -300
Set 1 Winner Royer: +225
Total Games Over 21.5: -110
Total Games Under 21.5: -120
Total Sets 2.5 Over: +182
Total Sets 2.5 Under: -260
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