Frances Tiafoe vs. Yannick Hanfmann Head-to-Head, Preview, Prediction, and Betting Odds for ATP Shanghai Masters 2025 Round – 2 

25th seed Frances Tiafoe will face qualifier Yannick Hanfmann in the second round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025. As a seeded player, Tiafoe received a bye in the first round, while Hanfmann advanced with a comeback win over Lorenzo Sonego. 

Tiafoe has had an inconsistent season, with flashes of brilliance amid early exits. His highlight was a run to the final in Houston, where he fell to Jenson Brooksby in straight sets. He also reached a career-best quarterfinal at Roland Garros and another quarterfinal in Washington. Outside those runs, most tournaments saw him bow out before the third round. Most recently, he was defeated in the first round in Tokyo by Marton Fucsovics in three sets. Statistically, Tiafoe has fired 379 aces, winning 75% of first-serve points, 28% on return, and converting 38% of 357 break-point opportunities.

Hanfmann has yet to capture an ATP main draw title, with his last final appearance coming in 2020 at Kitzbuhel. Since turning pro in 2015, he has claimed seven Challenger titles, including Hagen this season. His season also includes a semifinal run at the Challenger in Jingshan and quarterfinal appearances in Braunschweig and the Generali Open. However, most of his ATP appearances ended in early exits. Stat-wise, Hanfmann has fired 58 aces, won 67% of first-serve points, 27% on return, and converted 36% of 90 break-point opportunities.

Frances Tiafoe vs. Yannick Hanfmann Head-to-Head Record

Frances Tiafoe leads the head-to-head 1-0, having defeated his opponent in straight sets last year in Stuttgart, including a decisive tiebreak.

Frances Tiafoe vs. Yannick Hanfmann Comparison 

Frances Tiafoe vs. Yannick Hanfmann Prediction

Yannick Hanfmann’s recent form and comeback resilience could test Frances Tiafoe, but the former American No. 1’s power and experience should carry him through in straight sets.

Prediction: Frances Tiafoe in straight sets

Frances Tiafoe vs. Yannick Hanfmann Shanghai Masters 2025 Betting Odds

Frances Tiafoe enters as the -225 favorite, with Yannick Hanfmann at +180, reflecting expectations of a tight but favorable contest for Tiafoe.

Here are the betting odds according to FanDuel:

Frances Tiafoe: -225

Yannick Hanfmann: +180

Here are the odds for total games as well as total sets for both players (sourced via FanDuel): 

Set 1 Winner Tiafoe: -172

Set 1 Winner Hanfmann: +140

Total Games Over 22.5: -116

Total Games Under 22.5: -116

Total Sets 2.5 Over: +138

Total Sets 2.5 Under: -186

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