Basel Switzerland Hard Atp 500 Round of 16

Jaume Munar vs Ben Shelton Prediction

Jaume Munar

Rank: #42
39%
VS

Ben Shelton

Rank: #6
61%
Predicted Games Played: 24.0
Predicted Winner: Ben Shelton

Ranking Trends

Jaume Munar

  • Current Rank: #42 (2025-10-20)
  • 3 Months Ago: #50 (2025-07-21)
  • 6 Months Ago: #53 (2025-04-21)
  • 9 Months Ago: #62 (2025-01-13)
  • 12 Months Ago: #63 (2024-10-21)

Ben Shelton

  • Current Rank: #6 (2025-10-20)
  • 3 Months Ago: #8 (2025-07-21)
  • 6 Months Ago: #13 (2025-04-21)
  • 9 Months Ago: #20 (2025-01-13)
  • 12 Months Ago: #23 (2024-10-21)

Player Metrics

Jaume Munar

Form Index: 59.6
ELO Rating: 1273.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1643.8
Current Fatigue (minutes): 75.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.2
Clay: 9.3
Grass: 8.5
Serve Rating: 96.2
Return Rating: 87.7

Ben Shelton

Form Index: 50.8
ELO Rating: 1736.2
Glicko2 Rating: 1748.4
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 14.4
Clay: 15.6
Grass: 15.9
Serve Rating: 96.4
Return Rating: 84.6

Recent Matches

Jaume Munar
✅ ❌ ✅ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Remy Bertola (2-0) hard Basel 75 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Novak Djokovic (1-2) hard Shanghai 161 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Yoshihito Nishioka (2-1) hard Shanghai 148 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Flavio Cobolli (2-0) hard Shanghai 92 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Marton Fucsovics (2-1) hard Shanghai 161 min

Ben Shelton
❌ ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ❌ vs David Goffin (0-2) hard Shanghai 91 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Adrian Mannarino (2-2) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ✅ vs Pablo Carreno Busta (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Ignacio Buse (3-0) hard Us Open 174 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Alexander Zverev (0-2) hard Cincinnati 77 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

2
Jaume Munar
vs
0
Ben Shelton
Hard
1 - 0
Clay
1 - 0
Grass
0 - 0

Key Prediction Insights

In the Round of 16 at the Basel tournament, set on hard courts in Switzerland, Jaume Munar faces off against Ben Shelton. The predicted winner is Ben Shelton, with a probability of winning at 60.91%, compared to Munar’s 39.09%. The match is anticipated to be competitive, with a predicted total of 24 games played.

Match Analysis

Ben Shelton, currently ranked 6th, boasts a significantly higher Elo rating of 1736 compared to Jaume Munar's 1273. Their form indices show some disparity as well, with Munar at 59.56 and Shelton at 50.78. Notably, Shelton's surface strength index of 14.39 surpasses Munar's 10.19, indicating better performance potential on hard courts. Additionally, Shelton's mean serve index is slightly higher at 96.43, while Munar's is at 96.20. This marginal difference may influence service games, though it is within a 5-point range. However, Munar has a stronger mean return index of 87.68 compared to Shelton's 84.57, suggesting he may have an edge in returning serves. In their recent performances, Munar has shown resilience, winning his last match against Remy Bertola convincingly and taking a set off the formidable Novak Djokovic in his previous outing. However, he also faced a loss against Yoshihito Nishioka in Shanghai. On the other hand, Shelton has struggled lately, losing his last match to David Goffin and suffering a tough battle in the US Open against Adrian Mannarino. His only recent win came against Pablo Carreno Busta in the US Open, demonstrating his capability to compete at high levels.

Final Prediction

Ben Shelton's higher ranking, Elo rating, and surface strength give him a definitive advantage in this matchup. While Munar's return game could pose challenges, Shelton's ability to serve effectively and his lower accumulated fatigue may be key factors that tilt the match in his favor. The effectiveness of Shelton's serve will be crucial to watch as the match unfolds.