Prediction Of Juncheng Vs Duckworth H2H, Who Will Win At ATP National Bank Open Presented By Rogers 2025?

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Juncheng and Duckworth are on the Day 1 Schedule at National Bank Open Presented By Rogers 2025 on Sunday 27 July 2025. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.

Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?

In a first tour-level meeting, Shang Juncheng from China will face [Q] James Duckworth from Australia. Their only other encounter was at the 24 ATP Masters 1000 Paris Q in France, where Shang Juncheng defeated James Duckworth 6-7(2) 7-6(5) 6-4 on a hard court.

Shang Juncheng, aged 20, is currently ranked World No. 87 with a career-high ranking of No. 47. In 2025, he reached the semifinals in Hong Kong and has had notable victories over high-ranking players like Tiafoe and Shelton. He made history as the first Chinese teenager to break into the Top 100 in the PIF ATP Rankings in May 2024 and achieved his career-high ranking after winning his first ATP Tour title in Chengdu. Shang has a significant record on the ATP Challenger Tour, including winning his first title in Lexington in 2022.

James Duckworth, aged 33, is ranked World No. 108 with a career-high of No. 46. He had a successful 2021 season with 22 tour-level wins and reached his first ATP Tour final at Astana. Duckworth has faced multiple surgeries throughout his career, including on his elbow, foot, shoulder, and hip. He comes from a tennis family, with his grandmother, Beryl Penrose, winning titles at the 1955 Australian Championships.

Both players have faced challenges and injuries in their careers but have shown resilience and determination. Shang Juncheng is returning after a foot injury, aiming to achieve a milestone for Chinese tennis in this tournament. James Duckworth, on the other hand, is seeking his first ATP Masters 1000 win since his impressive 2021 season. The match will take place on the Motorola Razr Grandstand Court.

My Conclusion / Prediction:

My pick is that Juncheng will win.
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