Tommy Paul vs Zizou Bergs prediction: ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, 14 October 2026
Tommy Paul beat Zizou Bergs 2-0 in sets in the Round of 16 of the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The match was played on Stadium Court in Shanghai. Paul won in straight sets.
Match recap: Tommy Paul 2-0 Zizou Bergs, ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, 14 October 2026
Tommy Paul beat Zizou Bergs 2-0 in sets in the Round of 16 of the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The match was played on Stadium Court in Shanghai. Paul won in straight sets.
Score period by period
| Period | Tommy Paul | Zizou Bergs |
|---|---|---|
| Set 1 | 7 | 6 |
| Set 2 | 6 | 4 |
Prediction and analysis
Key match factor
Zizou Bergs brings the stronger recent form. He has won 7 of his last 10 matches, taking 15 sets and dropping 10, while Tommy Paul is 5 wins and 5 losses with 12 sets won and 12 lost. Bergs also arrives on a three-match winning streak.
Our prediction
Zizou Bergs holds a slight edge in Tommy Paul vs Zizou Bergs, Wednesday 14 October 2026.
Bergs is 7 wins and 3 losses across his last 10 matches, with 15 sets won and 10 conceded. Paul sits at 5 wins and 5 losses, sets level at 12 apiece. The head-to-head count is 1 win for Paul and 0 for Bergs, a 2 sets to 0 result on Saturday 7 March 2026. Bergs is the slight favourite.
Who is favoured for Tommy Paul vs Zizou Bergs?
Zizou Bergs is the slight favourite for Tommy Paul vs Zizou Bergs, built on a 7 and 3 record over his last 10 matches against Paul's 5 and 5.
When and where Tommy Paul vs Zizou Bergs is played
Tommy Paul and Zizou Bergs meet in the Round of 16 of the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles on Wednesday 14 October 2026. The match is set for Stadium Court. It is a knockout match. The court is neutral ground for both players.
Key facts
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Competition | ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles |
| Round | Round of 16 |
| Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Venue | Stadium Court |
| City | Shanghai |
| Neutral ground | Yes |
Recent form: Tommy Paul and Zizou Bergs
Paul's figures cover 10 matches between Sunday 21 June 2026 and Monday 12 October 2026, and Bergs's cover his matches in ATP Eastbourne, Great Britain Men Singles, ATP Montreal, Canada Men Singles, ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles, ATP Tokyo, Japan Men Singles, ATP Washington, USA Men Singles and the Davis Cup.
Paul has won 5 and lost 5 of 10 matches, winning 12 sets and losing 12, with a five-result sequence of W-W-L-L-W, newest first. He has 3 wins from 4 at home and 2 from 6 away, which does not apply on this neutral ground, and his latest result was a 2 sets to 0 win over Valentin Vacherot in Shanghai.
5W 0D 5L in 10 games1.2 scored · 1.2 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-1L · Away 2W-0D-4L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2026 | Valentin Vacherot | Home | 2-0 | W | ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles |
| 10/10/2026 | Adolfo Daniel Vallejo | Home | 2-0 | W | ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles |
| 30/09/2026 | Alejandro Tabilo | Away | 0-2 | L | ATP Tokyo, Japan Men Singles |
| 20/08/2026 | Flavio Cobolli | Home | 1-2 | L | ATP Cincinnati, USA Men Singles |
| 19/08/2026 | Alexander Zverev | Away | 2-1 | W | ATP Cincinnati, USA Men Singles |
| 18/08/2026 | Adolfo Daniel Vallejo | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Cincinnati, USA Men Singles |
| 08/08/2026 | Learner Tien | Away | 0-2 | L | ATP Montreal, Canada Men Singles |
| 06/08/2026 | Valentin Royer | Away | 2-0 | W | ATP Montreal, Canada Men Singles |
| 28/07/2026 | Kamil Majchrzak | Away | 0-2 | L | ATP Washington, USA Men Singles |
| 21/06/2026 | Francisco Cerundolo | Away | 1-2 | L | ATP London, Great Britain Men Singles |
Bergs has won 7 and lost 3 of 10 matches, winning 15 sets and losing 10, and comes in on three wins in a row. He has 4 wins from 5 at home and 3 from 5 away, which does not apply on this neutral ground, and his latest result was a 2 sets to 0 win over Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai.
7W 0D 3L in 10 games1.5 scored · 1.0 conceded per gameHome 4W-0D-1L · Away 3W-0D-2L
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/10/2026 | Carlos Alcaraz | Home | 2-0 | W | ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles |
| 10/10/2026 | Ignacio Buse | Away | 2-0 | W | ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles |
| 08/10/2026 | Vit Kopriva | Away | 2-0 | W | ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles |
| 30/09/2026 | Jiri Lehecka | Away | 1-2 | L | ATP Tokyo, Japan Men Singles |
| 18/09/2026 | Lukas Neumayer | Away | 2-1 | W | Davis Cup |
| 07/08/2026 | Ben Shelton | Home | 0-2 | L | ATP Montreal, Canada Men Singles |
| 05/08/2026 | Sebastian Baez | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Montreal, Canada Men Singles |
| 27/07/2026 | Taylor Fritz | Away | 0-2 | L | ATP Washington, USA Men Singles |
| 27/06/2026 | Ugo Humbert | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Eastbourne, Great Britain Men Singles |
| 26/06/2026 | Toby Samuel | Home | 2-1 | W | ATP Eastbourne, Great Britain Men Singles |
Head-to-head between Tommy Paul and Zizou Bergs
Tommy Paul and Zizou Bergs have one recorded meeting. Paul won it. The split stands at 1 win for Paul and 0 for Bergs. That match was played on Saturday 7 March 2026 on Stadium 2 at Indian Wells, USA, Simple Messieurs, and Paul won 2 sets to 0.
| Date | Competition | Team | Venue | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/03/2026 | Indian Wells, USA, Simple Messieurs | Tommy Paul - Zizou Bergs | Stadium 2 | 2-0 | Tommy Paul |
Key data
Paul has 9 points from his last five results. Bergs has 12. Over 10 matches, Paul has 5 wins and 5 losses with 12 sets won and 12 lost, while Bergs has 7 wins and 3 losses with 15 sets won and 10 lost. The head-to-head count reads 1 win for Paul and 0 for Bergs.
What is at stake
This is a Round of 16 match in the ATP Shanghai, China Men Singles. The winner reaches the next round of the tournament. The loser is out.
Frequently asked questions
How has Tommy Paul played before facing Zizou Bergs in Shanghai?
Tommy Paul has won 5 and lost 5 of 10 matches, with 12 sets won and 12 lost. His last five read W-W-L-L-W. Most recently he beat Valentin Vacherot 2 sets to 0 in Shanghai.
What is Zizou Bergs's form ahead of the match with Tommy Paul?
Zizou Bergs has won 7 and lost 3 of 10 matches, winning 15 sets and losing 10. He has won three in a row. His latest result was a 2 sets to 0 win over Carlos Alcaraz in Shanghai.
What is the head-to-head between Tommy Paul and Zizou Bergs?
One meeting is recorded, and Paul won it. He beat Bergs 2 sets to 0 on Saturday 7 March 2026 on Stadium 2 at Indian Wells, USA, Simple Messieurs. The count reads 1 win for Paul and 0 for Bergs.
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