Rome Italy Clay Masters 1000 Round of 64

Ben Shelton vs Jaume Munar Prediction

Ben Shelton

Rank: #13
62%
VS

Jaume Munar

Rank: #66
38%
Predicted Games Played: 23.0
Predicted Winner: Ben Shelton

Ranking Trends

Ben Shelton

  • Current Rank: #13 (2025-05-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #13 (2025-02-03)
  • 6 Months Ago: #21 (2024-11-04)
  • 9 Months Ago: #14 (2024-08-05)
  • 12 Months Ago: #14 (2024-05-06)

Jaume Munar

  • Current Rank: #66 (2025-05-05)
  • 3 Months Ago: #64 (2025-02-03)
  • 6 Months Ago: #62 (2024-11-04)
  • 9 Months Ago: #92 (2024-08-05)
  • 12 Months Ago: #68 (2024-05-06)

Player Metrics

Ben Shelton

Form Index: 46.9
ELO Rating: 1865.5
Glicko2 Rating: 1712.1
Current Fatigue (minutes): 0.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 13.4
Clay: 16.3
Grass: 17.5
Serve Rating: 98.2
Return Rating: 83.9

Jaume Munar

Form Index: 38.4
ELO Rating: 1165.0
Glicko2 Rating: 1584.7
Current Fatigue (minutes): 186.0
Surface Strength:
Hard: 10.3
Clay: 8.6
Grass: 8.4
Serve Rating: 95.2
Return Rating: 88.7

Recent Matches

Ben Shelton
❌ ✅ ❌ ✅ ✅

  • Last Match: ❌ vs Jakub Mensik (0-2) clay Madrid 68 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ✅ vs Mariano Navone (2-1) clay Madrid 139 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Alexander Zverev (0-2) clay Munich 71 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Francisco Cerundolo (2-1) clay Munich 127 min
  • 5th Last Match: ✅ vs Luciano Darderi (2-0) clay Munich 73 min

Jaume Munar
✅ ❌ ❌ ✅ ❌

  • Last Match: ✅ vs Tomas Barrios Vera (2-1) clay Rome 186 min
  • 2nd Last Match: ❌ vs Roberto Bautista Agut (1-2) clay Madrid 137 min
  • 3rd Last Match: ❌ vs Karen Khachanov (0-2) clay Barcelona 128 min
  • 4th Last Match: ✅ vs Frances Tiafoe (2-1) clay Barcelona 161 min
  • 5th Last Match: ❌ vs Daniel Altmaier (1-2) clay Monte Carlo 166 min

Head-to-Head (Last 2 Seasons)

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

Key Prediction Insights

The upcoming match between Ben Shelton and Jaume Munar takes place in Rome during the Round of 64 at a Masters 1000 tournament on clay. Shelton is favored to win with a probability of 62.01%, while Munar's chances sit at 37.99%. The predicted total number of games played is 23.0.

Match Analysis

Ben Shelton, currently ranked 13th, possesses a solid form index of 46.92 and an Elo rating of 1865.48. His surface strength index of 16.27 indicates a competent performance on clay. Notably, Shelton's mean serve index of 98.21 exceeds Munar's by a margin greater than 5 points, showcasing his superior serving ability. On the other hand, Jaume Munar, ranked 66th, has a form index of 38.40 and an Elo rating of 1165.03. His cumulative fatigue of 186 minutes suggests that he has been pushed hard in recent matches, which could affect his performance. In their last three matches, Shelton has faced challenges, losing to Jakub Mensik and Alexander Zverev, but he managed to secure a win against Mariano Navone. Conversely, Munar has shown resilience by winning his last match against Tomas Barrios Vera but struggled in his previous encounters against Roberto Bautista Agut and Karen Khachanov, both resulting in defeats. The contrasting recent form adds another layer of intrigue to this matchup.

Final Prediction

Ben Shelton's higher ranking, superior serve, and recent performances position him as the favorite in this encounter. A key factor to watch will be Shelton's ability to capitalize on his serve, as strong serving may dictate the pace and flow of the match on clay.