Taro Daniel vs Ben Shelton — Auckland Semi-final
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Daniel T.
Taro Daniel defeated Ben Shelton 7-5 7-6 in the Auckland semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #5, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 16. Taro Daniel claimed a first win over Ben Shelton in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Taro Daniel edged Ben Shelton in two tight sets (7–5 7–6).
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-16 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Ben Shelton | 3-6 6-4 7-6(2) |
| 2023-07-03 | Wimbledon | R128 | grass | Ben Shelton | 6-4 6-3 3-6 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 (132 vs 153). 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 loadDaniel T.: 2 days rest · 3 matches, 61 games (7d) · Shelton B.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About