Toronto Canada Hard Masters 1000 Semifinals

Ben Shelton vs Taylor Fritz Prediction

Ben Shelton

Rank: #8
44%
VS

Taylor Fritz

Rank: #4
56%
Predicted Games Played: 25.0
Predicted Winner: Taylor Fritz

Ranking Trends

Ben Shelton

  • Current Rank: #8 (2025-07-21)
  • 3 Months Ago: #13 (2025-04-21)
  • 6 Months Ago: #14 (2025-01-27)
  • 9 Months Ago: #19 (2024-10-28)
  • 12 Months Ago: #14 (2024-07-29)

Taylor Fritz

  • Current Rank: #4 (2025-07-21)
  • 3 Months Ago: #4 (2025-04-21)
  • 6 Months Ago: #4 (2025-01-27)
  • 9 Months Ago: #6 (2024-10-28)
  • 12 Months Ago: #12 (2024-07-29)

Player Metrics

Ben Shelton

Form Index: 64.0
ELO Rating: 1648.4
Glicko2 Rating: 1734.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 456.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 13.4
Clay: 15.6
Grass: 15.7
Serve Rating: 97.9
Return Rating: 84.2

Taylor Fritz

Form Index: 64.7
ELO Rating: 4189.8
Glicko2 Rating: 1821.9
Current Fatigue (minutes): 483.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 33.2
Clay: 37.4
Grass: 44.8
Serve Rating: 97.0
Return Rating: 86.0

Recent Matches

Ben Shelton
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Alex De Minaur (2-0) hard Toronto 91 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Flavio Cobolli (2-1) hard Toronto 144 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Brandon Nakashima (2-1) hard Toronto 156 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Adrian Mannarino (2-0) hard Toronto 65 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (0-2) hard Washington 79 min

Taylor Fritz
✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Andrey Rublev (2-0) hard Toronto 81 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Jiri Lehecka (2-1) hard Toronto 176 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Gabriel Diallo (2-0) hard Toronto 75 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Roberto Carballes Baena (2-0) hard Toronto 151 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (1-2) hard Washington 184 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

0
Ben Shelton
vs
0
Taylor Fritz
Hard
0 - 0
Clay
0 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the semifinals of the Masters 1000 tournament in Toronto, Ben Shelton is set to face off against Taylor Fritz on hard court. The match is expected to be closely contested, with a predicted win probability of 55.66% for Fritz and 44.34% for Shelton. The anticipated total number of games played is estimated at 25.

Match Analysis

Ben Shelton currently holds a ranking of 8, with a form index of 64.02 and an Elo rating of 1648.43. His cumulative fatigue of 456 minutes from the tournament may impact his performance. With a surface strength index of 13.37, he demonstrates a solid capability on hard courts. Shelton's mean serve index stands at 97.93, while his mean return index is 84.15. The difference in mean serve index between Shelton and Fritz is minimal, which may indicate a balanced serving performance. In contrast, Taylor Fritz is ranked 4th and boasts a slightly higher form index of 64.75 and an impressive Elo rating of 4189.77. His fatigue level is slightly greater at 483 minutes, but he possesses a stronger surface strength index of 33.17. Fritz's mean serve index is 97.05 and his mean return index of 85.99 gives him a significant edge over Shelton, as the difference in return index exceeds 5 points. Over their last three matches, Fritz has maintained an impressive record, consistently winning without dropping a set against tough opponents like Andrey Rublev and Jiri Lehecka.

Final Prediction

Taylor Fritz appears to have the upper hand due to his higher rank, stronger surface strength, and superior return capabilities. The key factor to monitor during the match will be Fritz's ability to capitalize on his return game, which could prove pivotal in gaining momentum against Shelton.