Stuttgart Germany Grass Atp 250 Round of 16

Ben Shelton vs Pierre-Hugues Herbert Prediction

Ben Shelton

Rank: #12
66%
VS

Pierre-Hugues Herbert

Rank: #132
34%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Ben Shelton

Ranking Trends

Ben Shelton

  • Current Rank: #12 (2025-06-09)
  • 3 Months Ago: #12 (2025-03-03)
  • 6 Months Ago: #21 (2024-12-09)
  • 9 Months Ago: #17 (2024-09-09)
  • 12 Months Ago: #14 (2024-06-10)

Pierre-Hugues Herbert

  • Current Rank: #132 (2025-06-09)
  • 3 Months Ago: #180 (2025-03-03)
  • 6 Months Ago: #148 (2024-12-09)
  • 9 Months Ago: #129 (2024-09-09)
  • 12 Months Ago: #139 (2024-06-10)

Player Metrics

Ben Shelton

Form Index: 60.9
ELO Rating: 1801.7
Glicko2 Rating: 1711.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 13.4
Clay: 15.6
Grass: 17.5
Serve Rating: 98.1
Return Rating: 84.1

Pierre-Hugues Herbert

Form Index: 55.7
ELO Rating: 551.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1555.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 227.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 4.0
Clay: 3.8
Grass: 4.3
Serve Rating: 94.9
Return Rating: 84.8

Recent Matches

Ben Shelton
❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Carlos Alcaraz (1-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Matteo Gigante (3-0) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Lorenzo Sonego (3-2) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Jaume Munar (0-2) clay Rome 77 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Jakub Mensik (0-2) clay Madrid 68 min

Pierre-Hugues Herbert
✅ ✅ ✅ ❌ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Damir Dzumhur (2-0) grass Stuttgart 54 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Li Tu (2-1) grass Stuttgart 120 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Maximilian Marterer (2-0) grass Stuttgart 53 min
  • 4th Last Match: ❌ vs Joao Fonseca (0-3) clay Roland Garros 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Benjamin Bonzi (3-2) clay Roland Garros 174 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Ben Shelton
vs
0
Pierre-Hugues Herbert
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

The Round of 16 match between Ben Shelton and Pierre-Hugues Herbert at the Stuttgart tournament promises to be an intriguing clash on grass. Ben Shelton is favored to win, with a probability of 65.76%, compared to Herbert's 34.24%. The match is predicted to consist of approximately 24 total games.

Match Analysis

Ben Shelton, currently ranked 12th, boasts a solid form index of 60.88 and an Elo rating of 1801.75. His fatigue level stands at zero, indicating he is fresh and ready for competition. With a surface strength index of 17.45 and a mean serve index of 98.06, Shelton demonstrates strong serving capabilities, especially on grass. In contrast, Pierre-Hugues Herbert, ranked 132nd, has a form index of 55.72 and a significantly lower Elo rating of 551.20. He is experiencing fatigue of 227 minutes, which could impact his performance. Herbert's surface strength index is notably lower at 4.26, while his mean serve index is 94.86, suggesting that Shelton has a clear advantage in serving. Recent performances illustrate the contrasting trajectories of both players. Shelton's last three matches were on clay, where he faced tough competition and lost to Carlos Alcaraz in a five-set battle. Before that, he secured victories against Matteo Gigante and Lorenzo Sonego. On the other hand, Herbert has been competing successfully on grass in Stuttgart, winning all three of his recent matches, including two in straight sets, which shows his current form on this surface.

Final Prediction

Ben Shelton's overall ranking, superior serving metrics, and lack of fatigue provide him with a significant edge over Pierre-Hugues Herbert. A key factor to monitor will be Shelton's ability to maintain his serving prowess throughout the match, as his serve could be pivotal in determining the outcome.