David Goffin vs Ben Shelton — Acapulco Round of 16
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Goffin D.
David Goffin defeated Ben Shelton 7-6 6-3 in the Acapulco round of 16 on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #5, defending last year's quarter-final. David Goffin extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
Key context
- Match story: David Goffin closed it out in two sets, 7–6 6–3.
Head to head
1–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-01 | Shanghai Masters | R64 | hard | David Goffin | 6-2 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 (48 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 loadGoffin D.: 19 days rest · Shelton B.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About