Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton — Laver Cup Round Robin
USA
Alcaraz C.
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Ben Shelton 6-4 6-4 in the Laver Cup round robin on hard. The result followed the form book — Carlos Alcaraz came in ranked #3, leading the head-to-head 2–0. Carlos Alcaraz extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Carlos Alcaraz edged a tight contest from start to finish — 6–4 6–4.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-26 | Roland Garros | R16 | clay | Carlos Alcaraz | 7-6(8) 6-3 4-6 6-4 |
| 2023-08-07 | Canada Masters | R32 | hard | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-3 7-6(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 (170 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 loadShelton B.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About