Ben Shelton vs Reilly Opelka — Cincinnati Masters Round of 64
USA12
Shelton B.Ben Shelton defeated Reilly Opelka 7-6 7-6 in the Cincinnati Masters round of 64 on hard. The result followed the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #5, leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's round of 32. Ben Shelton extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Ben Shelton won all two sets in tiebreaks against Reilly Opelka.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Ben Shelton | 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-3 |
| 2024-09-25 | Tokyo | R32 | hard | Ben Shelton | 3-6 6-1 6-4 |
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 (153 vs 90). 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). Higher means fresher. About