Jakub Mensik vs Ben Shelton — Auckland Round of 16
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Mensik J.
Jakub Mensik defeated Ben Shelton 7-6 4-6 7-5 in the Auckland round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #6, defending last year's semi-final. Jakub Mensik extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Jakub Mensik edged Ben Shelton in three tight sets (7–6 4–6 7–5).
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-23 | Madrid Masters | R32 | clay | Jakub Mensik | 6-1 6-4 |
| 2024-03-04 | Indian Wells Masters | R64 | hard | Ben Shelton | 4-6 6-3 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 (75 vs 85). 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 loadMensik J.: 12 days rest · 2 matches (14d) · Shelton B.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About