Ben Shelton vs Frances Tiafoe — Houston Final
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Shelton B.Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe 7-5 4-6 6-3 in the Houston final on clay. The result followed the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #5, leading the head-to-head 2–1. Ben Shelton extended the head-to-head to 3–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ben Shelton closed it out in three sets, 7–5 4–6 6–3.
Head to head
2–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-21 | Washington | QF | hard | Ben Shelton | 7-6(2) 6-4 |
| 2024-08-26 | US Open | R32 | hard | Frances Tiafoe | 4-6 7-5 6-7(5) 6-4 6-3 |
| 2023-08-28 | US Open | QF | hard | Ben Shelton | 6-2 3-6 7-6(7) 6-2 |
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 clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (153 vs 130). 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 loadShelton B.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Tiafoe F.: 8 days rest · 3 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About