Castelnuovo L / Wang A vs Reynolds F / Watt J

The doubles team of Luca Castelnuovo and Aoran Wang faces a significant challenge on Thursday at the ATP Challenger in Shenzhen, taking on the favored pairing of Fraser Reynolds and James Watt. The hard court conditions in Shenzhen will test both pairs, with Reynolds and Watt entering the match as strong favorites according to the odds. The average moneyline from 165 bookmakers places the home duo at 3.39, while the away team is positioned at 1.28.

This substantial disparity in the odds reflects the perceived gap in experience and current form between the two teams. Castelnuovo and Wang will need to produce an exceptional performance to overcome the odds, relying on precise serving and effective net play. For Reynolds and Watt, the expectation is to control the match tempo and capitalize on their consistency to advance in the tournament.