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Daniil Medvedev vs Juncheng Shang Betting Picks and Preview – Medvedev to Be Tested Early in Doha Opener
- Medvedev seeks to regain form in Doha after recent losses
- Juncheng Shang debuts with promising early 2026 results
- Medvedev’s experience favors him on Middle Eastern hard courts
Daniil Medvedev celebrates with the trophy after winning the Qatar ExxonMobil Open in 2023.
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- Medvedev’s Perfect Record in Doha
- Head-to-Head
- Medvedev Returns to Familiar Territory
- A Fresh Chapter for Shang
However, sustaining that level over the full match looks a tough ask for the young Chinese left-hander. Medvedev should settle in and pull away, with value likely in Shang keeping the first set close before the favorite takes control for a routine win.
Medvedev’s Perfect Record in Doha
- Medvedev is a former champion in Doha.
- He has won all of his six completed matches at this venue.
- Juncheng Shang is making his main-draw debut in Doha this week.
- Shang has started 2026 with three wins from his first five matches.
Head-to-Head
First meeting between the pair.
Medvedev Returns to Familiar Territory
Daniil Medvedev began the season well but has hit a rough patch in recent weeks, taking a heavy loss at the Australian Open before following it up with a frustrating three-set defeat to Ugo Humbert in Rotterdam.
The Russian also appears a bit unsettled mentally at the moment, and that has historically been a dangerous phase for him, with dips in focus often leading to erratic performances on court.
A return to the Middle East could provide some comfort, though, as he has typically thrived on the hard courts in this region.
Medvedev is a former champion in Doha and owns a title in the other Middle East event in Dubai as well, giving him a proven track record and a chance to reset in familiar conditions.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | Russia |
| Age | 30 (11 Feb 1996) |
| Height / Weight | 198 cm / 83 kg |
| Plays | Right-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 11 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 1 (28 Feb 2022) |
| Elo Rank | 7 (1995) |
| Titles | 22 |
A Fresh Chapter for Shang
Juncheng Shang’s 2025 campaign was heavily disrupted by fitness problems, limiting him to just 16 matches across the entire year and forcing multiple mid-match retirements.
By contrast, 2026 has begun on a more encouraging note, with the young Chinese player staying fit through his first five matches and winning three of them, highlighted by a quarterfinal run in Hong Kong and a second-round showing at the Australian Open.
Doha will present another test of his endurance, though, as the conditions can be demanding for players without much experience in the region. This marks his debut in the Middle East swing.
Historically he has found it tough against elite opposition, losing 10 of his 14 career matches against top-20 players so far.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | China |
| Age | 21 (2 Feb 2005) |
| Height / Weight | 5'11" (180 cm) / 162 lbs (73 kg) |
| Plays | Left-handed (two-handed backhand) |
| Current Singles Rank | 259 |
| Career-High Singles Rank | 47 (21 Oct 2024) |
| Elo Rank | 73 (1759) |
| Titles | 1 |
Verdict
Medvedev’s strong record in the Middle East and Shang’s lack of experience in these conditions make it hard to oppose the Russian outright. Still, Shang has enough talent to stay competitive early and could keep the first set close before Medvedev’s experience and endurance help him pull away for the win.
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