Ben Shelton vs Arthur Fils — Basel Semi-final
USA6
FRA7
Shelton B.
Ben Shelton defeated Arthur Fils 6-3 7-6 in the Basel semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Arthur Fils came in leading the head-to-head 1–0. Ben Shelton claimed a first win over Arthur Fils in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ben Shelton closed it out in two sets, 6–3 7–6.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-25 | Tokyo | QF | hard | Arthur Fils | 7-5 6-7(5) 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 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 128). 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) · Fils A.: 10 days rest · 2 matches (14d). Higher means fresher. About