Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton Prediction

Jannik Sinner's exceptional form index of 91.22 and an Elo rating of 11447.28 highlight his dominance on the ATP tour, especially on grass. His surface strength index stands at an impressive 98.92, indicating his proficiency on this surface. In contrast, Ben Shelton, while a formidable opponent with a rank of 10, has a lower form index of 83.21 and a significantly reduced surface strength index of just 15.87. The cumulative fatigue for both players is 696 minutes, but Sinner's superior stats suggest he can handle the physical demands of the match better. Notably, Sinner's mean serve index of 97.70 outpaces Shelton's 96.50, although the difference in mean return indices is less than 5 points, reflecting a relatively even exchange in return game capabilities. In their recent performances, Sinner's last three matches showcased his ability to dominate, with his most recent loss to Grigor Dimitrov being an outlier. He won decisively against Pedro Martinez and Aleksandar Vukic in straight sets. Conversely, Shelton has been on a winning streak, defeating Lorenzo Sonego, Marton Fucsovics, and Rinky Hijikata, with his last match being the only one where he dropped a set. This shows that while Shelton is in good form, Sinner's overall performance indicates a higher level of consistency and resilience.