Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Ben Shelton — Washington Semi-final
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Davidovich Fokina A.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina defeated Ben Shelton 6-2 7-5 in the Washington semi-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #5, defending last year's semi-final. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina extended the head-to-head to 3–0.
Key context
- Match story: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina closed it out in two sets, 6–2 7–5.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-07 | Monte Carlo Masters | R64 | clay | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | 6-7(2) 6-2 6-1 |
| 2023-10-30 | Paris Masters | R64 | hard | Alejandro Davidovich Fokina | 7-6(4) 5-7 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 (85 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 loadDavidovich Fokina A.: 7 days rest · 1 match, 55 games (7d) · Shelton B.: 12 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About