Frances Tiafoe is set to compete against Yannick Hanfmann in the second round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters 2025. Tiafoe, the 25th seed, received a bye in the first round. Hanfmann earned his spot in this matchup after a comeback victory over Lorenzo Sonego.
Frances Tiafoe’s Season Overview
Tiafoe’s 2025 season has been marked by inconsistency. While he has exhibited moments of brilliance, he has often exited tournaments early. His standout performance this year was reaching the final in Houston, where he lost to Jenson Brooksby in straight sets. Additionally, he achieved a career-best quarterfinal finish at Roland Garros and had another quarterfinal appearance in Washington. However, outside of these highlights, Tiafoe frequently departed tournaments before the third round, including a recent first-round exit in Tokyo against Marton Fucsovics.
Tiafoe’s Performance Statistics
- Aces: 379
- First-serve points won: 75%
- Return points won: 28%
- Break points converted: 38% (of 357)
Yannick Hanfmann’s Journey in Tennis
Yannick Hanfmann has yet to secure an ATP main draw title, with his last appearance in a final occurring in 2020 at Kitzbuhel. Since turning professional in 2015, he has captured seven Challenger titles, including one this season in Hagen. His season also featured a semifinal finish at a Challenger event in Jingshan and quarterfinals in Braunschweig and the Generali Open. However, many of his ATP Tour appearances have ended prematurely.
Hanfmann’s Performance Statistics
- Aces: 58
- First-serve points won: 67%
- Return points won: 27%
- Break points converted: 36% (of 90)
Head-to-Head Record
Tiafoe and Hanfmann have faced each other once before. Tiafoe won that encounter, which took place at Stuttgart last year, in straight sets with a score of 7-5, 7-6(5).
Current Rankings Overview
| Player | Current Ranking | Career Win-Loss Record | Year-to-Date Win-Loss Record | Career Titles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frances Tiafoe | 28 | 236-213 | 6-10 | 3 |
| Yannick Hanfmann | 131 | 80-88 | 26-22 | 0 |
Match Prediction and Betting Odds
The upcoming match between Tiafoe and Hanfmann is anticipated to be competitive. Tiafoe holds the title of favorite with odds of -225, while Hanfmann’s odds are at +180. Betting insights indicate a strong expectation for Tiafoe to prevail, drawing from his power and experience.
- Tiafoe: -225
- Hanfmann: +180
- Set 1 Winner (Tiafoe): -172
- Set 1 Winner (Hanfmann): +140
- Total Games Over 22.5: -116
- Total Games Under 22.5: -116
- Total Sets Over 2.5: +138
- Total Sets Under 2.5: -186
As the match unfolds, keep an eye on Tiafoe, who aims to leverage his past victory over Hanfmann and continue his push in the tournament.
