Australian Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs Juncheng Shang preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming

Published at :January 19, 2024 at 1:53 PM

Modified at :January 19, 2024 at 1:54 PM

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This will be first meeting between both players

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the Australian Open 2024 after missing out on the 2023 Australian Open and began on a positive note, seeing off veteran Frenchman Richard Gasquet and Lorenzo Sonego in the first two rounds. Alcaraz will be hoping to recapture some of the magic of 2023 that fetched up six ATP titles and was also involved in a tug-of-war for the No. 1 spot with Novak Djokovic.

Juncheng Shang gained a wildcard entry into the main draw of the 2024 Australian Open. The Chinese player has been active on the Challenger circuit in addition to playing in ATP 250 and ATP 500 level tournaments. In 2023, he qualified for the Australian Open and Roland Garros.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Juncheng Shang Preview

Carlos Alcaraz, the second seed and two-time Grand Slam winner, had a tough challenge from Lorenzo Sonego in the second round of the Australian Open. He won the first set 6-4, but lost the second set in a tie-break after leading 5-1. He regained his momentum and won the third set 6-3, and then clinched the fourth set in another tie-break to advance to the third round. He had an easier win over Richard Gasquet in the first round.

Juncheng Shang, a Chinese wildcard, ended the dream run of Indian qualifier Sumit Nagal, who had upset a seeded player (Alexander Bublik) in the first round. Shang won in four sets 2-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-4, after losing the first set to Nagal. He had also won a five-setter against Mackenzie McDonald in the first round.

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Head-to-head records

Matches – 0

Carlos Alcaraz – 0

Juncheng Shang – 0

The upcoming third-round fixture on Friday is the first time Carlos Alcaraz and Juncheng Shang find themselves on opposite sides of the net. Shang played in Hong Kong before arriving in Melbourne. Ranked World No 140, he defeated three players in the top 50 during the competition – Laslo Djere (33), Botic van de Zandschulp (50), and the biggest scalp of the week was Frances Tiafoe (16). The Australian Open is Alcaraz’s first competition of 2024.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Carlos Alcaraz vs Juncheng Shang, Australian Open 2024, third round match in India?

For tennis enthusiasts eager to catch the excitement of the 2024 Australian Open live, Sony Network can take care of your tennis fix. Sony Ten gives you the option of watching the first Grand Slam of the year in high definition or standard definition. Additionally, the SonyLiv streaming service ensures a seamless and convenient experience while enabling fans to watch from anywhere and on demand.

Prediction

Alcaraz and Shang are both young players, 20 and 18 years old respectively, but the Spanish player has achieved much more than the Chinese player. Alcaraz has 11 ATP titles to his name, including two Grand Slams at Wimbledon and the US Open. He has also won four Masters events, two in Madrid and one each in Miami and Indian Wells. He was the world No. 1 in 2023. Shang entered the top 200 in 2022 and has not won any major titles yet, but he has shown potential against higher-ranked players.

Result: Carlos Alcaraz to win in four sets.

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