Hiroki Moriya vs Shixun Zhu

Hiroki Moriya takes on Shixun Zhu in a first-round encounter at the ATP Challenger Shanghai on Sunday. The odds heavily favor Moriya, with the Japanese player priced at 1.06, while Zhu enters as a significant underdog at 7.47. This reflects Moriya’s greater experience and higher ranking, making him the clear favorite to advance.

Zhu, competing on home soil, will look to use local support to unsettle his opponent, but Moriya’s consistency and tactical discipline give him a considerable edge. The match offers an opportunity for Zhu to test himself against a seasoned challenger-level competitor, though overcoming such steep odds remains a tall order.