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Norrie vs. Shelton ATP Tokyo Match Prediction
Navone and Shelton will face off on September 27 in the second round of the Tokyo tournament. Defending champion Shelton is set to meet Navone in this round. While the American is viewed as the favorite, it's important not to underestimate Mariano, who has shown solid skills on different surfaces. Will Shelton's powerful serve and aggressive playing style overcome the challenge posed by the experienced Argentine? Find out more about the betting odds for this match in our preview.
Command Analysis
Mariano Navone
ArgentinaCurrent Form
Navone began the Tokyo tournament with a victory over Luciano Darderi, winning 6-4, 6-4. Mariano hit six aces, converted three break points, and lost just one game on his serve. This marked his second win on outdoor hard courts this season against five losses.
Professional Qualities
Navone is a classic clay court player. His game relies on strong defense, excellent court movement, and the ability to wear down opponents with extended rallies. On clay, he plays effortlessly, skillfully utilizing slices and drop shots. However, he often struggles on hard and grass courts, where a more aggressive style and powerful serve are essential.
Current Tour Performance
This season, Navone has played most of his matches on his preferred clay surface. He secured one title in May at the Cagliari Challenger, marking his sixth career title. Currently, he ranks 40th in the world standings.
Betting Insights
Navone has won only two out of seven matches on outdoor hard courts this season.
Ben Shelton
USACurrent Form
Shelton opened his campaign in Tokyo with a victory over Reilly Opelka, finishing 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. During the match, Ben recorded eight aces, converted four break points, and lost two games on his serve. This marks his 19th hard court win of the season against 11 losses.
Professional Skills
American tennis has seen a resurgence in recent years, with Shelton standing out as a key player. His powerful serve and aggressive playstyle make him a formidable opponent for any player. However, the young American still needs to enhance his consistency and shot variety.
Current Tour Stats
Shelton is currently ranked 17th in the world. This season, he has secured one title, triumphing in the clay courts of Houston in April. This victory marked the second ATP title of his career.
Betting Insights
In his last five matches, Shelton has lost at least one set in each contest.
Trends
Bet Set Performance: 1>2
In 3 out of the last 5 matches, Navone's games unfolded in this manner
2.28Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet has occurred in 3 of Shelton's last 5 matches
1.61Tip and bets
The specialized clay court player Navone faces tough odds against Shelton in the upcoming match. This is particularly evident as Mariano has only secured two victories in seven matches on outdoor hard courts this season. We suggest betting on the American to win this matchup.
Our prediction is for Shelton to win with a handicap of (-5) games at odds of 2.11
Total Bet
Shelton is in excellent form, showcasing solid tennis skills in his first-round match against Opelka. We believe that the American will handle the specialist clay player Navone in straight sets.
The second prediction is under 21 games at odds of 1.85
First Set Bet
In three of his last five matches, Shelton has seen more than 9.5 games played in the first set. We expect that Ben's upcoming match against Navone will also begin with a high-scoring first set.
Prediction is over 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 1.92
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