<p>Straight from winning the China Open in Beijing, Jannik Sinner turns his immediate attention to the Shanghai Masters as he aims to defend the title that he won last year.</p> <p>He defeated Novak Djokovic in that final, winning 7-6, 6-3, against the four-time champion and an individual who has dominated the hard courts in China. The pair could meet in the semi-finals if both advance, but Sinner will have to navigate a German opponent first.</p> <p>Entering the second round after receiving a bye, he will face Daniel Altmaier for a place in the Round of 32 of Friday (time to be decided AEST). Will he be able to advance and keep his hopes of retaining the title alive, especially as Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the event? If he does, it will help the Italian to reclaim some Tour points and close the gap between him and the world’s number 1 spot…</p> <h2>Daniel Altmaier vs Jannik Sinner Shanghai Masters 2025 Betting Preview</h2> <p>It’s an intriguing clash from a head-to-head point of view. The pair have a very brief history, having played against each other twice. In those meetings, they share a victory each.</p> <p>Altmaier has the most recent win, although that was in 2023; arguably, before Sinner reached his prime. That victory was at the French Open on the clay, coming in the Round of 64. A year earlier, the Italian had emerged victorious at the 2022 US Open in the Round of 128. Something that both of those matches shared was the fact that five sets were required to determine a winner.</p> <p>Sinner is in positive form since losing in this year’s US Open final to Alcaraz, having taken time off to recuperate before returning to the China Open. On Wednesday, October 1, he defeated American Learner Tien to win the title in straight sets (6-2, 6-2). In that event, he dropped just two sets; one against Australian Alex de Minaur in the semis, and one against Terence Atmane in the Round of 16.</p> <p>Altmaier defeated Aussie Tristan Schoolkate to seal the matchup against Sinner, beating his opponent in straight sets with a score of 6-3, 6-4. He played at the Japan Open and won a match before being eliminated in the next round.</p> <h2>Daniel Altmaier vs Jannik Sinner Shanghai Masters 2025 Betting Predictions</h2> <p>Sinner is a huge opening favourite to record a victory when you look at the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/tennis/atp-shanghai-masters/daniel-altmaier-v-jannik-sinner-9685081">Daniel Altmaier vs Jannik Sinner betting odds</a>. Even though he has been in recent competition, it’s difficult not to imagine him continuing to power on and sweep the German aside.</p> <p>The total games market could be where value is, with the ‘Over 21.5 games’ a possible bet if it is available. Both matches in the past went the distance, and we wouldn’t be surprised if this happened again. Even if it ends in straight sets, we’d expect the German to fight hard.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>