Ben Shelton
Ben Shelton is a top-6 ATP-ranked American tennis player who has established himself as a hard court specialist. His surface statistics reveal a dominant performance on hard courts, where he maintains a 64.9% win rate across 150 victories and 81 losses. This exceptional conversion rate on hard courts underscores his ability to excel on the professional tour's most prevalent surface.
Shelton's performance on clay and grass courts shows more modest returns, with a 51.9% win rate on clay (40–37 record) and 50.8% on grass (30–29 record). These numbers indicate that while he can compete effectively across all surfaces, his game is specifically tailored to the faster, hard court environment where his strengths are most pronounced.
Recent match results from spring 2026 show mixed form across tournaments in Indian Wells, Miami, Houston, and Munich. While Shelton recorded victories at the Houston event and Indian Wells, his performances at Munich and other March events demonstrate inconsistency at critical junctures. The data reflects competitive set losses that suggest he remains engaged in high-level matches despite variability in outcomes during this period.
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Recent form
Last 10 matches: 6 wins, 4 losses. Current streak: L1.
Career statistics
| Stat | Career | Last 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Win rate | 59.9% | 60% |
| Win rate — Hard | 62.3% | 60% |
| Win rate — Clay | 51.9% | — |
| Win rate — Grass | 50.8% | — |
| Aces per match | 12 | 12 |
| Break points converted | 30.2% | 30.2% |
| 1st serve % | 65.9% | 65.9% |
| Return points won | 23.1% | 23.1% |
Recent results
| Date | Opponent | Tournament | Surf | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Prizmic | Madrid | Hard | 4-6 7-6 6-7 | L | |
| F. Cobolli | Munich | Hard | 2-6 5-7 | W | |
| A. Molcan | Munich | Hard | 3-6 4-6 | W | |
| J. Fonseca | Munich | Hard | 3-6 6-3 3-6 | W | |
| A. Blockx | Munich | Hard | 4-6 6-7 | W | |
| E. Nava | Munich | Hard | 6-7 6-3 3-6 | W | |
| T. A. Tirante | Houston | Hard | 7-6 3-6 4-6 | L | |
| Z. Zhang | Houston | Hard | 7-6 7-6 | W | |
| A. Shevchenko | Miami | Hard | 7-6 6-7 3-6 | L | |
| L. Tien | ATP Indian Wells | Hard | 6-7 6-4 3-6 | L |
Surface statistics
Betting market analysis
Last 5 matches: Odds, Win/Loss, Total O/U, Spread. Green = hit, red = miss. — = no data.
| Date | Opponent | Tournament | Winner (P1 / P2) | WL | Total | Spread | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D. Prizmic | Madrid | 1.49 / 2.76 | L | O/U 23.5 · O 2.02 U 1.85 | -2.5 2.00 | 4-6 7-6 6-7 | |
| F. Cobolli | Munich | 1.83 / 2.02 | W | O/U 23.5 · O 1.92 U 1.92 | +1.5 1.58 | 2-6 5-7 | |
| A. Molcan | Munich | 1.41 / 2.98 | W | O/U 23 · O 1.96 U 1.91 | +3 1.90 | 3-6 4-6 | |
| J. Fonseca | Munich | 2.47 / 1.57 | W | O/U 23 · O 1.94 U 1.94 | +2.5 1.87 | 3-6 6-3 3-6 | |
| A. Blockx | Munich | 1.45 / 2.76 | W | O/U 23.5 · O 1.95 U 1.90 | +1.5 1.98 | 4-6 6-7 |
Head to head
| Opponent | Overall | Hard | Clay | Grass | Last match |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | 1–9 | 1–7 | — | 0–2 | 28 Jan 2026 → |
| Flavio Cobolli | 4–2 | 3–1 | 1–1 | — | 19 Apr 2026 → |
| Alexander Zverev | 0–5 | 0–3 | 0–2 | — | 9 Nov 2025 → |
| Brandon Nakashima | 5–0 | 4–0 | 1–0 | — | 2 Aug 2025 → |
| Reilly Opelka | 3–0 | 3–0 | — | — | 6 Mar 2026 → |
