Rafael Jodar vs Daniil Medvedev prediction: ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, 17 October 2026

Match recap: Rafael Jodar 2-0 Daniil Medvedev, ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, 17 October 2026

Rafael Jodar beat Daniil Medvedev 2-0 in sets in the semifinal of the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles on Saturday 17 October 2026. The match was played on Stadium Court in Shanghai. Jodar won in straight sets.

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Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Daniil Medvedev brings the stronger ten-match record: 9 wins and 1 loss, with 18 sets won and 3 conceded. Rafael Jodar stands at 7 wins and 3 losses over his ten matches from Friday 7 August 2026 to Friday 16 October 2026, with 15 sets won and 10 conceded. Both arrive on four straight wins.

Our prediction

Daniil Medvedev is the slight favourite for Rafael Jodar vs Daniil Medvedev, Saturday 17 October 2026.

Medvedev has won 9 of his last 10 matches and conceded only 3 sets in that run. Jodar has won 7 of 10, dropping 10 sets along the way. Their last five read identically, W-W-W-W-L, and each won his most recent match 2 sets to 1. The set record tilts this semifinal towards an away win for Medvedev.

Who is favoured for Rafael Jodar vs Daniil Medvedev?

Daniil Medvedev holds a slight edge for Rafael Jodar vs Daniil Medvedev, built on 9 wins in 10 matches and only 3 sets conceded.

When and where Rafael Jodar vs Daniil Medvedev is played

Rafael Jodar and Daniil Medvedev meet in the Semifinal of the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles on Saturday 17 October 2026. The match is played on Stadium Court. It is neutral ground for both players. The winner moves on to the final.

Key facts

Recent form: Rafael Jodar and Daniil Medvedev

Jodar's figures cover 10 matches between Friday 7 August 2026 and Friday 16 October 2026, while Medvedev's cover his ten most recent results, between Monday 28 September 2026 and Friday 16 October 2026.

Jodar has won 7 and lost 3 of 10 matches, winning 15 sets and losing 10, and comes into the semifinal on four wins in a row. His record is 4 wins from 6 at home and 3 from 4 away, though home and away do not apply here; his most recent result was a 2 sets to 1 win over Casper Ruud in the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles.

7W 0D 3L in 10 games1.5 scored · 1.0 conceded per gameHome 4W-0D-2L · Away 3W-0D-1L

Medvedev has won 9 and lost 1 of 10 matches, winning 18 sets and losing 3, and is also on four wins in a row. His record is 9 wins from 9 at home and 0 from 1 away, though home and away do not apply here; his most recent result was a 2 sets to 1 win over Tommy Paul in the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles.

9W 0D 1L in 10 games1.8 scored · 0.3 conceded per gameHome 9W-0D-0L · Away 0W-0D-1L

Key data

Rafael Jodar has 7 wins and 3 losses from 10 matches, with 15 sets won and 10 lost. Daniil Medvedev has 9 wins and 1 loss from 10 matches, with 18 sets won and 3 lost. Both have 12 points from their last five. Each is on four wins in a row.

What is at stake

The winner of this semifinal reaches the final of the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles. The loser is out of the tournament. There is no second chance.

Frequently asked questions

How has Rafael Jodar played before the Shanghai semifinal?

Rafael Jodar has won 7 and lost 3 of 10 matches between Friday 7 August 2026 and Friday 16 October 2026. He is on four wins in a row. His latest was a 2 sets to 1 win over Casper Ruud.

What is Daniil Medvedev's record before facing Rafael Jodar?

Daniil Medvedev has won 9 and lost 1 of his ten most recent matches, winning 18 sets and losing 3. He is on four wins in a row. His latest was a 2 sets to 1 win over Tommy Paul in Shanghai.

What does the winner of Jodar vs Medvedev reach?

The match is a Semifinal of the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, played on Stadium Court. The winner reaches the final. The loser leaves the tournament. Both players arrive having won their last four matches.