ATP Shanghai Rolex Masters: Carlos Alcaraz vs Grigor Dimitrov Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The Shanghai Masters 2023 has been a tournament full of surprises. With many top names bowing out of the tournament already, there are some who have stood up to the expectations. The same has been the case with Carlos Alcaraz who, at the moment, knows no stopping. The top-seeded Spanish international, who is in top form, will face Bulgarian heartthrob Grigor Dimitrov.

With sights set on the quarter-finals, both players will look to give their everything to win the match. However, only one among them can prevail at the top. Who will that player be?

Carlos Alcaraz vs Grigor Dimitrov: Preview

The Spanish player has been in the form of his life. With 62 wins out of the 70 matches, he looks unstoppable. After victories at Barcelona Open, Madrid Open, and Wimbledon, he has shown the immense potential that he carries with him.

Coming into the Shanghai Masters, he has definitely been a clear favorite and now, with major players bowing out, the odds on him are heavy. So far in the tournament, he has played really well. He has shown why he is a clear fan-favorite. Out of the two matches that he has played so far in the tournament, he managed not to lose even a single set, which clearly defines the mental fortitude that he brings in.

On the other hand, Grigor Dimitrov, who was once regarded as the upcoming tennis great, hasn’t been able to stand up to the expectations. Dimitrov, who has been a victim of injuries this year, has not been able to live up to the potential.

However, he has come to the Shanghai Masters with high hopes. And with the way he has performed so far, he looks a genuine threat to his opponents. However, it is only time that will reveal who among the two will lay their hands on victory.

Alcaraz vs Dimitrov: head-to-head

Interestingly, the two have faced each other three times. Among those, Carlos Alcaraz holds a 100% win record against the Bulgarian player. Their first-ever meeting came back at the Paris Masters in 2022, while their most recent one came back at the Queen’s Club championship in London.

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Interestingly, Carlos Alcaraz won all three matches against him without even dropping a set. This indicates the wrath that Alcaraz presents for Dimitrov in the court. Facing him at the Shanghai Masters, Calros Alcaraz will look to keep his momentum going and keep a 100% win record.

Prediction: Carlos Alcaraz to win the match in straight sets

With the form that Carlos is in at the moment, he knows no stopping. While the major players have already been out of the tournament, he has been presented with a brilliant chance to win the title and close the gap between him and Novak Djokovic at the top of the ATP rankings.

Our predictions for the match go with Carlos Alcaraz, who could win the match in straight sets and continue his impressive record against Dimitrov. As for Dimitrov, he would have to present something out of the box if he wanted to stand a chance against the young Spaniard.

What are your views on this? Who do you think will win the match? Do let us know about your predictions in the comments below!

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