Rune Favored as Shanghai Masters Main Draw Begins

Late-season 1,000‑point rewards make early matches a pivotal chance for players returning from injury to change their year-end standing.

Overview

The Rolex Shanghai Masters main draw is under way in Shanghai and is the ATP Tour’s biggest Asian event with 1,000 ranking points on offer.
Holger Rune is the bookmakers’ clear favorite for his opening match with Daniel Altmaier despite limited match play since a torn Achilles and mixed results in recent comebacks.
Altmaier enters the match in poor form, carrying a multi-match losing streak that includes a heavy loss in Beijing qualifying and weak hard‑court results this year.
Marin Cilic has been out since Cincinnati with a hamstring issue and preview writers favor Arthur Fery’s moneyline because Fery has played more recently and shown stronger hard‑court form.
Betting coverage is shaping narratives on Tuesday with specific recommendations including Rune-backed lines, Altmaier set or game props as value, and Fery moneyline suggestions for the Cilic match.