Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz Prediction - ATP Shanghai Masters 2026
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026, 2:03AM | Published: Oct 8, 2026, 2:53PM
Novak Djokovic will sqaure off with Hubert Hurkacz in the round of 64 at the 2026 ATP Shanghai Masters tournament on Friday.
This article features Stats Insider's top betting tips for the Djokovic vs Hurkacz match, plus the latest betting odds in Australia.
Who Will Win?
Using advanced machine learning and data, Stats Insider has simulated the result of Friday's Djokovic-Hurkacz men's singles match 10,000 times.
Our independent predictive analytics model gives Djokovic a 64% chance of defeating Hurkacz at the ATP Shanghai Masters tournament.
Djokovic vs Hurkacz: Odds
The current betting odds in Australia for Friday's ATP Shanghai Masters match between Djokovic and Hurkacz are shown below:
- Head to Head: Djokovic $1.50, Hurkacz $2.62
- First Set: Djokovic $1.53, Hurkacz $2.50
Odds are correct at the time of publication and subject to change.
Looking at the latest head-to-head odds, TAB currently has Djokovic at $1.50 and Hurkacz at $2.62.
TAB currently has odds for Djokovic to win the first set at $1.53 and odds for Hurkacz to win the first set at $2.50.
Djokovic vs Hurkacz: Betting Tips
- Head to Head: Hurkacz at $2.62 with TAB
- First Set: Hurkacz at $1.83 with TAB (56% probability)
Today's Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz predictions are based on market-leading modelling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible advice around the clock.
Although our predictive analytics model indicates that Djokovic is more likely to win the match, betting on Hurkacz to win is our preferred option due to the edge we discovered when comparing our data-led probabilities to the odds that are currently available.
Using the edges seen here at Stats Insider is one of the keys to being profitable over the long run.
And while Djokovic is more likely to win the first set on this occassion, our suggested bet of Hurkacz ($1.83) is based on the chance of that happening, per our model, and the betting odds currently available.
Djokovic vs Hurkacz: Prediction
Stats Insider provides full betting coverage of the Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz match at the ATP Shanghai Masters tournament, including data-driven predictions and live win probabilitiestips.
Our model updates regularly, so bookmark this page for the latest betting predictions before the Djokovic-Hurkacz match at the ATP Shanghai Masters event.
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Djokovic vs Hurkacz: ATP Shanghai Masters Essential Details
The 2026 ATP Shanghai Masters match between Novak Djokovic and Hubert Hurkacz is scheduled to begin at 9:00pm AEDT.
- Match: Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz
- Date: Friday 9 October 2026
- Approx. Time: 9:00pm AEDT
- Event: ATP Shanghai, China Men's Singles 2026
- Round: Round of 64
All dates and times mentioned in this article are in Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT), unless otherwise noted.
Conclusion
Our Novak Djokovic vs Hubert Hurkacz predictions are based on 10,000 data-driven simulations of the game, all curated by our team of skilled data scientists and analysts. We use the latest in predictive analytics technology and machine learning to ensure our tennis tips are trustworthy and reliable, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions.
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