Alex de Minaur vs Alex Molcan prediction: ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, 9 October 2026
Match played on Friday, 9 October 2026.
The analysis below was published before the match. The result is not published on this page.
Alex de Minaur has 12 points from his five most recent results and Alex Molcan has 9. They meet in the round of sixty-four of ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles on Friday 9 October 2026 at Grandstand 2.
When and where Alex de Minaur vs Alex Molcan is played
Alex de Minaur and Alex Molcan play on Friday 9 October 2026 in the round of sixty-four of ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles. The match is set for Grandstand 2. It is played on neutral ground. This is a knockout match.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles |
| Round | Round of 64 |
| Date | 9 October 2026 |
| Kick-off | 07:20 (UK time) |
| Venue | Grandstand 2 |
| Neutral ground | Yes |
Recent form: Alex de Minaur and Alex Molcan
De Minaur's window covers 10 matches between Thursday 30 July 2026 and Tuesday 6 October 2026; Molcan's covers his matches in ATP Beijing, ATP Kitzbuhel, ATP Mallorca, ATP Shanghai, ATP Umag and Bucarest, Roumanie, Simple Messieurs.
De Minaur won 6 and lost 4 of his 10 matches, winning 12 sets and losing 9, with a sequence of L-W-W-W-W, newest first. He won 5 of 6 at home and 1 of 4 away, which does not apply on this neutral court, and his last match was a 0 sets to 1 loss to Novak Djokovic in ATP Beijing, China Men Singles.
6W 0D 4L in 10 games1.2 scored · 0.9 conceded per gameHome 5W-0D-1L · Away 1W-0D-3L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/10/2026 | Novak Djokovic | Away | 0-1 | L | ATP Beijing, China Men Singles |
| 05/10/2026 | Hubert Hurkacz | Home | 1-0 | W | ATP Beijing, China Men Singles |
| 04/10/2026 | Andrey Rublev | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Beijing, China Men Singles |
| 03/10/2026 | Quentin Halys | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Beijing, China Men Singles |
| 01/10/2026 | Mariano Navone | Home | 2-0 | W | ATP Beijing, China Men Singles |
| 19/08/2026 | Arthur Fils | Away | 0-2 | L | ATP Cincinnati, USA Men Singles |
| 17/08/2026 | Arthur Fery | Away | 2-0 | W | ATP Cincinnati, USA Men Singles |
| 06/08/2026 | Cameron Norrie | Away | 1-2 | L | ATP Montreal, Canada Men Singles |
| 31/07/2026 | Brandon Nakashima | Home | 0-2 | L | ATP Washington, USA Men Singles |
| 30/07/2026 | Cruz Hewitt | Home | 2-0 | W | ATP Washington, USA Men Singles |
Molcan won 6 and lost 4 of his 10 matches, winning 14 sets and losing 12, with a sequence of W-L-W-L-W, newest first. He won 4 of 6 at home and 2 of 4 away, which does not apply on this neutral court, and his last match was a 2 sets to 1 win over Federico Cina in ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles.
6W 0D 4L in 10 gamesHome 4W-0D-2L · Away 2W-0D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/10/2026 | Federico Cina | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles |
| 02/10/2026 | Karen Khachanov | Home | 0-2 | L | ATP Beijing, China Men Singles |
| 22/07/2026 | Daniel Altmaier | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Kitzbuhel, Austria Men Singles |
| 17/07/2026 | Damir Dzumhur | Away | 1-2 | L | ATP Umag, Croatia Men Singles |
| 16/07/2026 | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Umag, Croatia Men Singles |
| 15/07/2026 | Dino Prizmic | Away | 1-1 | W | ATP Umag, Croatia Men Singles |
| 14/07/2026 | Valentin Royer | Home | 2-0 | W | ATP Umag, Croatia Men Singles |
| 22/06/2026 | Fabian Marozsan | Away | 1-2 | L | ATP Mallorca, Spain Men Singles |
| 03/04/2026 | Mariano Navone | Home | 1-2 | L | Bucarest, Roumanie, Simple Messieurs |
| 01/04/2026 | Gabriel Diallo | Away | 2-0 | W | Bucarest, Roumanie, Simple Messieurs |
Key data
De Minaur has 12 points from his five most recent results. Molcan has 9 from his. Both players won 6 and lost 4 of their 10 matches in the window. De Minaur won 12 sets and lost 9, while Molcan won 14 sets and lost 12.
What is at stake
This is a knockout match in ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles. The winner goes through to the next round. The loser is out of the tournament.
Frequently asked questions
How has Alex de Minaur played before facing Alex Molcan?
De Minaur won 6 and lost 4 of his 10 matches between Thursday 30 July 2026 and Tuesday 6 October 2026. His sequence reads L-W-W-W-W. His last match was a 0 sets to 1 loss to Novak Djokovic.
How has Alex Molcan played before facing Alex de Minaur?
Molcan won 6 and lost 4 of his 10 matches, winning 14 sets and losing 12. His sequence reads W-L-W-L-W. His last match was a 2 sets to 1 win over Federico Cina in ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles.
What happens to the loser of Alex de Minaur vs Alex Molcan?
The match is a knockout tie in ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles. The loser leaves the tournament. The winner goes through to the next round of the draw.
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