French Open: Ben Shelton vs. Carlos Alcaraz Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Picks (Jun 1)

• Shelton vs. Alcaraz matchup awaits us in the French Open Round of 16.
• Alcaraz is the top favorite for the Roland Garros title.
• Shelton’s tennis odds for beating Alcaraz are +990.

Ben Shelton has one of the toughest possible tasks in tennis – to beat Carlos Alcaraz on clay. This matchup will be the most interesting this Sunday at the French Open.

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How to Watch

• When: Sunday, June 1, not before 5 am ET
• Where: Roland Garros, Paris, France
• How to Watch: Tennis Channel

Shelton vs. Alcaraz Odds & Lines

Match Preview

Shelton is in the Round of 16 after just two wins. His second-round clash against Gaaton Hugo was canceled because of Gaston’s withdrawal. Shelton survived a scare in the first round when he played 5 sets against Lorenzo Sonego.

Meanwhile, he had a much easier task in his previous event, when he beat Matteo Gigante in straight sets. It was 6-3, 6-3, 6-4 for the American, who spent 2 hours and 21 minutes on the court. We must note that Shelton had only 57% of the first serves, with 10 aces and 7 double faults.

Alcaraz came to Paris after a win in Rome, and following his triumph in the first round against Zeppieri, 3-0, kinda slowed down. The top favorite at the French Open was better than Maroszan and Damir Dzumhur, though he would drop a set in each event.

Carlos had seven break points converted in 21 chances, but he failed to be more efficient and consistent in certain situations. In the end, Alcaraz had 52 winners, yet 44 unforced errors.

Shelton vs. Alcaraz Head to Head

Alcaraz leads 2-0 against Shelton in H2H events. Both times, they played on a hard surface, and the result was 2-0.

Shelton vs. Alcaraz Predictions

Carlos is the favorite, no doubt, but we have to take his win and over 31.5 games, which is the current total line here. Alcaraz will be challenged by Shelton’s hard serve, which isn’t that powerful on clay, yet still, given that Carlos isn’t at his highest level of play, this seems like the best bet.

• Free tennis picks: Alcaraz and over 31.5 games