Juncheng Shang vs Max Purcell Prediction: Max Purcell’s experience counts

Juncheng Shang and Max Purcell are two players to make it through to the quarter final stage in the ATP Atlanta tournament. Juncheng Shang defeated Ben Shelton in the round of 16 stage while Max Purcell defeated David Goffin to qualify for this round.

Juncheng Shang will face Max Purcell in the quarter final and according to the h2h, this is the very first meeting between both players.

Chinese player Juncheng Shang moves a step closer in the ATP Atlanta tournament as he enters into the quarter final round. Juncheng is currently ranked 89th on the ATP ranking and his opponent Max Purcell is ranked 66th. Juncheng Shang’s current form shows he has a 12-10 win-loss record in singles this year and 15-21 record in doubles.

Juncheng’s first match of the tournament was against Andres Martin and he won in straight sets (1-6,1-6) and then in the round of 16, Juncheng Shang defeated Ben Shelton (ATP 14th) and he won in straight sets by a 6-7,4-6 score.

Australian tennis player Max Purcell is also expected to take his place alongside Juncheng Shang as both players will be competing in the quarter final round in the ATP Atlanta tournament. Max Purcell is ranked 66th on the ATP ranking and he is up against Juncheng Chang in 89th place. Max Purcell has a 11-16 win-loss record this year in singles matches and a career record of 28-49.

Max Purcell entered the competition after his elimination from the Wimbledon championship. He recorded a win in his first match against fellow-country man Christopher O’Connell and he won in 3 sets (6-4,5-7,2-6). Afterwards he played in the round of 16 and defeated David Goffin in straight sets (3-6,3-6).

Juncheng Shang is a developing player and he is fast and has a strong baseline game while Max Purcell is considered to be the more experienced opponent. Max Purcell is more of an aggressive baseline player with a good net play.

In terms of surface preferences, both players feel comfortable on the hard courts but Max Purcell is considered to be versatile on other surfaces like grass. Considering both players' style, experience and versatility, we believe Max Purcell should win this match and advance into the semi final round.

• Max Purcell (+3) Handicap at 1.6 Odds
• Under 23.5 Games at 1.74 Odds
• Max Purcell (+2.5) Games Handicap at 1.80 Odds