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Sinner vs Shelton: ATP Shanghai Match Prediction
Sinner and Shelton will face off on October 9 in the fourth round of the Shanghai tournament. Sinner has not been displaying his best form recently, which suggests that his match against Shelton could pose a significant challenge. Especially considering that the American has previously defeated the Italian in Shanghai. What bets should you consider for this matchup? Find out in our prediction.
Command Analysis
Jannik Sinner
ItalyCurrent Form
Sinner overcame Thomas Etcheverry in the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a score of 6-7, 6-4, 6-2. In this match against the Argentine, Yannick delivered 12 aces and converted four break points while dropping just one game on his serve. This victory marked Sinner's 38th win on outdoor hard courts this season against three losses.
Professional Qualities
Sinner is a true all-court player in tennis. His game showcases incredible consistency and variety. With a powerful serve, aggressive returns, and deep strokes on both sides featuring excellent topspin, he commands the court. Yannick seamlessly blends attacking and defensive play, keeping opponents on their toes throughout the match.
Current Tour Metrics
Sinner continues his triumphant journey through the tennis world. As the first representative of the Next Gen to surpass 250 wins, the Italian demonstrates remarkable consistency and effectiveness this season. Six titles, including two Grand Slam titles (Australian Open and US Open) and two Masters titles, speak for themselves. Yannick confidently dominates the tour and sets new standards for the younger generation of tennis players.
Interesting Betting Insights
Sinner has only suffered one defeat in his last 19 matches.
Ben Shelton
USACurrent Form
In the third round of the Shanghai tournament, Shelton secured a victory over Roberto Carballes Baena with a score of 6-3, 6-4. Ben showcased his skills by serving eight aces, converting two break points, and facing no loss on his serve. On outdoor hard courts this year, the American has recorded 22 wins and 12 losses.
Professional Skills
Shelton is a versatile tennis player with a powerful arsenal of shots. His serve ranks fourth in the season for aces, serving as his trademark. However, the American does not rely solely on his serve. His strong forehand and confident net play enable him to dictate the game on any surface.
Current Tour Performance
Shelton continues his rapid rise in the tennis world. His victory at the Houston tournament marked his second ATP title in his career. This achievement has solidified his place in the top 16 of the world rankings, confirming his status as one of the most promising young stars on tour.
Betting Insights
The second set went over in 7 of Shelton's last 10 matches.
Trends
Bet Set Outcomes: 2>1
In 3 of the last 5 matches, Sinner's games unfolded according to this pattern
2.32Bet No Tiebreak in Match
This bet was successful in 3 of Shelton's last 5 matches
2.21Tip and bets
It’s hard to describe Sinner's current form as ideal. Therefore, we believe Yannick will struggle to easily defeat Shelton. Notably, the two players have met before in Shanghai, where Ben emerged victorious.
Our prediction is a Shelton win with a handicap of +4 games at odds of 1.75
Total Bets
The tennis players are well-acquainted with each other, having faced off on the court four times before. We anticipate that their upcoming match in Shanghai will be fiercely contested.
Our second prediction is for a total of over 22 games at odds of 1.84.
First Set Bet
In three out of the last five matches, Shelton played fewer than 9.5 games in the first set. We expect Ben's upcoming clash against Sinner to start with a similar low-scoring first set.
The betting tip is for a total of under 9.5 games in the first set at odds of 2.21.
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