Shanghai Prediction: Diallo vs Bergs 10/7/2025 Today’s Tennis Picks

31st seed Gabriel Diallo will face Zizou Bergs in the round of 16 of the 2025 Shanghai Masters on Tuesday, October 7. Here’s our Gabriel Diallo vs Zizou Bergs prediction. This preview will also include a Gabriel Diallo vs Zizou Bergs pick.

Gabriel Diallo vs Zizou Bergs Preview

Gabriel Diallo is making his second appearance at the Shanghai Masters and is seeded. He received a bye in the first round and picked up his first win in the tournament in the second round stage, beating France’s Benjamin Bonzi in straight sets. Diallo delivered a serving masterclass against Bonzi, hitting 4 aces and winning 91% of first serve points (29/32). He did not face a break point in the match and wrapped up a 6-4, 6-4 victory in an hour and 18 minutes.

In the third round, Diallo earned a retirement win over World No. 83 David Goffin. The Canadian led 3-0 in the first set when the Belgian retired due to injury. Diallo improves to 35-25 for the season. He is looking to break into the world’s top 30 after Shanghai, a goal that is very realistic if he can make a deep run.

Zizou Bergs won three matches to make the fourth round of the Shanghai Masters for the first time. Last year, he was knocked out in the second round stage. Bergs started the week with an upset win over Sebastian Korda, prevailing 6-4, 7-5 in an hour and 38 minutes. The Belgian World No. 44 earned a retirement win over 11th seed Casper Ruud in the second round. He was leading 4-1 in the third set when the Norwegian quit.

Bergs’ sensational run of scorching victories continued and beat 19th seed Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets. The match took 22 games to decide and lasted two hours and 16 minutes. Bergs hit 6 aces and 2 double faults in the victory. He landed 59% of first serves in play and won 80% of first serve points (36/45). Bergs won 42% of second serve points (13/31) and saved six of eight break points in the match.

Gabriel Diallo vs Zizou Bergs Head-To-Head

Diallo and Bergs have met three times at all levels. Diallo has a perfect record against the Belgian, winning all three matches, including the Libema Open final on grass this summer.

Gabriel Diallo vs Zizou Bergs Prediction

I’m backing Diallo here, who has a 100% winning record against Bergs. Diallo looks exceptionally fit and ready after an extended period of rest following the US Open. That’s an added advantage at this stage of the season, where many players are battling wear and tear on their bodies. The serve has been near impregnable in this tournament. Bergs has boxed above his weight without a doubt, accounting for wins over two seeds, but this might just be the trickiest seed to overcome.