Van De Zandschulp vs Michelsen Prediction 10 October 2026
🔊 Two of the biggest surprise packages at the US Open, Botic Van De Zandschulp and Alex Michelsen, meet in the second round of the Shanghai Masters. Both players impressed with runs to the quarter-finals at the New York Slam and moved up considerably in the ATP rankings. Michelsen's current position of 35th was enough to earn him the 31st seed in Shanghai, giving him a first-round bye, while Van De Zandschulp came through against his fellow top-40 player Daniel Merida Aguilar. Michelsen has played just one match during the current Asian swing. Whether that limited match practice will be enough to justify his status as favourite remains to be seen.
Head-to-Head
📊 Botic Van De Zandschulp and Alex Michelsen have not previously met.
Botic Van De Zandschulp Player Overview
Botic Van De Zandschulp arrives in the second round in decent form - seven wins from his last ten matches. Ranked 41st in the world, he opened his Shanghai Masters campaign by beating world No. 44 Daniel Merida Aguilar 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. Van De Zandschulp holds serve in 76% of service games, which makes him one of the more notable outsiders at this stage of the tournament. He wins 65% of first-serve points, and his overall games-won percentage stands at 50%. The Dutchman's game is versatile enough to defend solidly while also pressing with a strong serve and effective play during rallies.
Match Results: Botic Van De Zandschulp
Alex Michelsen Player Overview
Alex Michelsen also has seven wins from his last ten matches, though he played far fewer matches during the Asian swing - appearing in just one tournament, from which he exited early, compared to two for his upcoming opponent. His hold percentage is comparable to the Dutchman's at 77%, and his first-serve points won percentage is similarly unremarkable next to Van De Zandschulp's figures. Michelsen's matches average 23.6 games, of which he wins 54%. He is notable for his resilience and can take individual sets even in defeat, as his most recent match against Carlos Alcaraz illustrates (6-7, 6-4, 1-6).
Match Results: Alex Michelsen
Key factors
- Botic Van De Zandschulp wins 76% of his service games, while Alex Michelsen wins 77%.
- Michelsen has only one defeat by a 0-2 scoreline in sets across his last ten matches.
- Both players reached the US Open quarter-finals, which was a surprise run for each of them.
- Michelsen has played just one match during the Asian swing, while Van De Zandschulp has played five.
Expected scenario
Even as a clear underdog, Botic Van De Zandschulp looks capable of making this a competitive match. The two players have comparable serving numbers, but the Dutchman's game is more balanced - he can attack and defend with similar effectiveness, whereas Michelsen relies mainly on counter-punching. Even if the American wins, we don't expect the scoreline to be particularly one-sided.
⭐ Editor's Pick
Both players made an impression at the US Open. The problem for the American is that after his home Slam he took an extended break, playing just one match during the Asian swing. Botic Van De Zandschulp entered the Shanghai Masters having played two tournaments beforehand and, while he didn't achieve much, at least built up some match sharpness. We feel the current odds are unjustifiably skewed in the Dutchman's favour. We suggest taking advantage of that with Van De Zandschulp - Games Handicap +3.5.
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Betting Tips: Botic Van De Zandschulp - Alex Michelsen
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