James Duckworth vs Ben Shelton — Adelaide 1 Qualifying Round 1
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Duckworth J.
James Duckworth defeated Ben Shelton 6-3 7-6 in the Adelaide 1 qualifying round 1 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #6, but James Duckworth had arrived on a 3-match winning run. James Duckworth extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: James Duckworth closed it out in two sets, 6–3 7–6.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-10 | Stuttgart | R16 | grass | James Duckworth | 7-6(5) 4-6 6-3 |
Serve vs return
This seasonEach player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Serve & return on hard
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (200 vs 200). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Umpiry Score
Pre-matchThe Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Freshness
Recent loadDuckworth J.: 11 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Shelton B.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About