ORDER OF PLAY and PREVIEW. Novak Djokovic, Valentin Vacherot, Daniil Medvedev and Arthur Rinderknech are the semifinalists that are going to compete on Saturday at the Shanghai Rolex Masters on STADIUM COURT.

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Novak Djokovic vs. Valentin Vacherot

Head to head 0-0

Novak Djokovic will fight against Valentin Vacherot in the semifinal for the 1st time in their career. They are scheduled to play on Saturday at 4:30 pm on STADIUM COURT.

Novak Djokovic: ranking and results

Ranked no. 5, Novak reached the semifinal after defeating Marin Cilic 7-6(2) 6-4, Yannick Hanfmann 4-6 7-5 6-3, Jaume Antoni Munar Clar 6-3 5-7 6-2 and Zizou Bergs 6-3 7-5.

Djokovic has a 35-10 win-loss record in 2025, 21-6 on hard (See FULL STATS). His best result of the current season was winning the title in Geneva where he defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the final 5-7 7-6(2) 7-6(2).

Last year in Shanghai Novak surrendered in the final 7-6(4) 6-3 to Jannik Sinner. Novak conquered the title in Shanghai in 2012 and 2018.

Valentin Vacherot: ranking and results

Ranked no. 204, Vacherot reached the semifinal after beating Nishesh Basavareddy 6-7(7) 6-4 6-2, Liam Draxl 4-6 7-6(5) 6-4, Laslo Djere 6-3 6-4, Alexander Bublik 3-6 6-3 6-4, Tomas Machac 6-0 3-1 ret., Tallon Griekspoor 4-6 7-6(1) 6-4 and Holger Rune 2-6 7-6(4) 6-4.

The Monegasque has a 40-22 win-loss record in 2025, 16-9 on hard (See FULL STATS). Valentin’s best result of the season was getting to the final in the Francavilla Challenger.

Last year in Shanghai Valentin didn’t play in Shanghai in 2024.

Head to head analysis

There is no head to head record between Novak Djokovic and Valentin Vacherot since this will be the first time that they will square off in the main tour.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Novak Djokovic who should win in 2 sets.

As per the initial odds, Novak Djokovic is the pick to win this match.
Novak Djokovic -> 1.06
Valentin Vacherot -> 9

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Daniil Medvedev vs. Arthur Rinderknech

Head to head 1-0 for Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev will face Arthur Rinderknech in the semifinal for the 2nd

time of their career. They are scheduled to compete on Saturday at 7:00 pm on STADIUM COURT.

Daniil Medvedev: ranking and results

Ranked no. 18, Medvedev got to the semifinal after defeating Dalibor Svrcina 6-1 6-1, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 6-3 7-6(5), Learner Tien 7-6(6) 6-7(1) 6-4 and Alex De Minaur 6-4 6-4.

The Russian has a 34-20 win-loss record in 2025, 20-11 on hard (See FULL STATS). Daniil’s best result of the year was reaching the final in Halle.

Last year in Shanghai Medvedev capitulated in the quarter 6-1 6-4 to Jannik Sinner.

Arthur Rinderknech: ranking and results

Ranked no. 54, Rinderknech got to the semifinal after defeating Hamad Medjedovic 6-7(3) 1-0 ret., Alex Michelsen 6-3 6-4, Alexander Zverev 4-6 6-3 6-2, Jiri Lehecka 6-3 7-6(5) and Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3 6-4.

The French player has a 30-31 win-loss record in 2025, 13-14 on hard (See FULL STATS). Arthur’s best result of the current year was reaching the semifinal in Kitzbuhel.

Last year in Shanghai The French player lost in the 2nd round 6-3 6-2 to Alejandro Tabilo.

Head to head analysis

This will be the 2nd time that Daniil Medvedev and Arthur Rinderknech clash against each other. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Medvedev (see full H2H stats), 1-0 on hard.

Previously, the last time they competed against each other, Medvedev won 6-2 7-5 6-3 in the 2nd round in Us open back in 2022.

Prediction, odds and live streaming

The pick for Tennis Tonic is Daniil Medvedev who should win in 2 sets.

As per the initial odds, Daniil Medvedev is the pick to win this match.
Daniil Medvedev -> 1.28
Arthur Rinderknech -> 3.65

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Last Results

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