Denis Shapovalov vs Vit Kopriva preview, head-to-head, odds, prediction, & betting tips | Chengdu Open 2026

Seventh seed Denis Shapovalov will face unseeded Vit Kopriva in the second round of the 2026 Chengdu Open on Friday. Shapovalov advanced by defeating Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 7-6(3), securing his 250th career tour-level win. Kopriva reached the second round after defeating wildcard Jia Hu 6-4, 7-5.

Kopriva leads their head-to-head series 1-0 following a three-set victory over Shapovalov on clay in Gstaad in 2021. This contest marks their first meeting on hard courts, where Shapovalov holds an 11-9 season record and Kopriva is 9-9 in 2026.