Paris France Hard Masters 1000 Quarterfinals

Ben Shelton vs Jannik Sinner Prediction

Ben Shelton

Rank: #7
16%
VS

Jannik Sinner

Rank: #2
84%
Predicted Games Played: 22.0
Predicted Winner: Jannik Sinner

Player Metrics

Ben Shelton

Form Index: 42.8
ELO Rating: 1675.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1746.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 92.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 13.8
Clay: 15.6
Grass: 15.7
Serve Rating: 97.9
Return Rating: 84.5

Jannik Sinner

Form Index: 69.2
ELO Rating: 11095.3
Glicko2 Rating: 2167.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 87.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 96.9
Clay: 97.8
Grass: 98.9
Serve Rating: 96.2
Return Rating: 89.1

Recent Matches

Ben Shelton

  • Last Match: vs Flavio Cobolli (2-0) hard Paris 92 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Jaume Munar (0-2) hard Basel 77 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs David Goffin (0-2) hard Shanghai 91 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Adrian Mannarino (2-2) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Pablo Carreno Busta (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min

Jannik Sinner

  • Last Match: vs Zizou Bergs (2-0) hard Paris 87 min
  • 2nd Last Match: vs Alexander Zverev (2-1) hard Vienna 148 min
  • 3rd Last Match: vs Alex de Minaur (2-0) hard Vienna 87 min
  • 4th Last Match: vs Alexander Bublik (2-0) hard Vienna 76 min
  • 5th Last Match: vs Flavio Cobolli (2-0) hard Vienna 107 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Ben Shelton
vs
5
Jannik Sinner
Hard
0 - 3
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 2

Key Prediction Insights

In the quarterfinals of the 2025 Masters 1000 tournament in Paris, Ben Shelton faces off against Jannik Sinner on a hard court surface. The prediction favors Sinner, who has an 84.12% probability of winning compared to Shelton's 15.88%. The match is expected to feature a total of approximately 22 games.

Match Analysis

Jannik Sinner, currently ranked 2, boasts a form index of 69.22 and an Elo rating of 11095.28, indicating his strong performance levels. His fatigue level stands at 87 minutes, which is slightly lower than Shelton's 92 minutes. Sinner's surface strength index is remarkably high at 96.93, greatly surpassing Shelton's 13.83. This signals Sinner's superior adaptability and proficiency on hard courts. Additionally, Sinner's mean serve index of 96.20 gives him an edge over Shelton, whose mean serve index is 97.93, showcasing a competitive level of serving. However, Sinner's mean return index of 89.07 significantly outmatches Shelton's 84.53, indicating a distinct advantage in returning serves. In their recent performances, Sinner has shown consistent form, winning all his last three matches without dropping a set, including a commanding victory over Zizou Bergs in Paris. In contrast, Shelton has struggled, losing two of his last three matches, with his most recent win against Flavio Cobolli only coming after a couple of disappointing outings in Basel and Shanghai.

Final Prediction

Sinner's combination of a higher form index, superior return capabilities, and consistent performance places him in a favorable position heading into this match. A key factor to monitor will be Sinner's ability to capitalize on his return game, which could dictate the overall flow and outcome of the match.