Sebastian Baez vs Ben Shelton — Auckland Quarter-final
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USA1
Baez S.
Sebastian Baez defeated Ben Shelton 7-5 6-3 in the Auckland quarter-final on hard. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #6, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's round of 16, but Sebastian Baez had arrived on a 3-match winning run. Sebastian Baez claimed a first win over Ben Shelton in two meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 1–1.
Key context
- Match story: Sebastian Baez closed it out in two sets, 7–5 6–3.
Head to head
0–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-09 | Auckland | R32 | hard | Ben Shelton | 7-6(1) 6-1 |
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 (33 vs 22). 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 loadBaez S.: 15 days rest · Shelton B.: 14 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About