PriyankaIn the Hangzhou Open Round of 16 scheduled for Friday, tennis enthusiasts will witness a compelling match between No. 48-ranked Zhizhen Zhang and No. 108 Mattia Bellucci.
Zhizhen Zhang advanced to this stage after a hard-fought victory against Denis Yevseyev, prevailing 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 on Thursday in the Round of 32. Meanwhile, Mattia Bellucci showcased his prowess by decisively defeating Aslan Karatsev with a scoreline of 6-4, 6-0 in his Round of 32 encounter.
For those eager to catch this intriguing matchup, it will be broadcast live on the Tennis Channel via Fubo. The details are as follows:
– **Tournament:** Hangzhou Open
– **Round:** Round of 16
– **Date:** Friday, September 20
– **Live Stream:** Watch Tennis Channel on Fubo
– **Court Surface:** Hard
Delving into the statistics and performance metrics of both players on hard courts this year provides deeper insights into their current form. Zhizhen Zhang has participated in nine tournaments on hard courts this year, recording a 6-9 win-loss record. His service game has been relatively strong, winning 156 out of 200 service games, equating to a 78% success rate. However, his return game leaves room for improvement, with only 36 wins in 199 return games (18.1%). Zhang has converted 32 out of 74 break points on hard courts this year, achieving a 43.2% conversion rate, which places him 91st in break point conversion.
In contrast, Mattia Bellucci has demonstrated a commendable performance on hard courts, with a 12-4 win-loss record across four tournaments this year. Bellucci’s service game is impressive, boasting an 85.4% win rate in service games. Additionally, his return game is noteworthy with a win rate of 24.2%. Bellucci has successfully converted 40 out of 105 break points, yielding a conversion rate of 38.1%. In his most recent tournament at the US Open, Bellucci was narrowly defeated by No. 87-ranked Christopher O’Connell in the Round of 64, with scores of 3-6, 4-6, 6-3, 3-6.
As the Hangzhou Open progresses, the odds for these two players to clinch the title in 2024 are as follows:
– **Zhizhen Zhang:** +800
– **Mattia Bellucci:** +1400
For those interested in sports betting and odds updates, the full list can be accessed through USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.
This upcoming clash between Zhang and Bellucci promises to be a riveting contest, with both players aiming to secure their spot in the quarterfinals and continue their pursuit of the Hangzhou Open title.
