Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: AI Prediction | Games, Spread, Aces & Double Faults

The model’s edge for Zverev comes mainly from recent form and surface fit. Recent form contributes the largest boost toward Zverev because his three most recent matches at this event were dominant straight set wins. Zverev is ranked 2 with a form index of 79.37 and an Elo of 2111.18. He has recorded three 3-0 victories at this US Open and accumulated 1,044 minutes on court. His surface strength index is 57.60, his mean serve index is 97.49, and his mean return index is 89.86. Ben Shelton supplies a strong counterpoint. He is ranked 9 with a higher form index of 91.30 and a slightly higher Elo at 2138.32. Shelton also has 1,044 minutes on court and a surface strength index of 61.83, with a mean serve index of 96.94 and a mean return index of 85.92. The model still leans to Zverev on overall record and recent record by level because Zverev’s wins at this event came in straight sets, whereas Shelton’s path included a 3-2 and a 3-1 match. Overall strength and opposition quality also tilt modestly toward Zverev in the aggregated model factors. Recent form summary. Zverev: three straight 3-0 wins at the US Open. Shelton: three wins including a 3-0, a 3-1, and a 3-2, showing resilience but more contested matches.