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Shanghai Masters: Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton Preview, Odds, Head to Head, Picks (Oct 9)

  • Nikola Velickovic
  • Oct 8, 2024 at 4:31 AM EDT
  • Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton preview covers the Round of 16 clash at the ATP Shanghai Masters.
  • Sinner is still in the center of a doping scandal, yet plays well.
  • Shelton is on the rise, and is trying to find consistency while playing at the highest level.

ATP Masters in Shanghai is currently the central event in the tennis world. All the best players are there, including Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, Daniil Medvedev, etc. Among them are these two guys who should deliver a good and entertaining event.

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How to Watch:

  • Where: Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, Shanghai, China
  • When: Wednesday, October 9
  • How to Watch: Fubo, Tennis Channel

Odds

PlayerOdds
Jannik Sinner-250
Ben Shelton+440

Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton Preview

Sinner is still under heavy pressure regarding his doping scandal. WADA now wants to see him out of the picture for at least two years, but the Italian isn’t allowing this to distract him from the court.

His performances are very good, and for the moment, his lone loss in the last two months came to Alcaraz in the Beijing finals. Afterward, he defeated Daniel 2-0 and Etcheverry 2-1 here in Shanghai in the opening two rounds.

Shelton was better than Denis Shapovalov in the first round in Shanghai, and after that, he eliminated Roberto Carballes Baena. Both triumphs were after straight sets.

We’ve been witnessing his steady rise in form and level of play. Though, he isn’t consistent enough. We saw him beat some pretty good players like Medvedev and Opelka, battle with Tiafoe at the US Open, yet lose to Arthur Fills in Tokyo. Inconsistency, that’s that.

Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton Head to Head

Shelton won the first meeting against Sinner, and it was here last year, 2-1. After that, we saw the Italian posting three straight triumphs over the American player. All were in straight sets.

Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton Predictions

Sinner plays excellent tennis, and he will win this one, but in our opinion, Shelton takes at least one set here.

  • Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton: Shelton -1.5 sets

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