Ben Shelton vs Denis Shapovalov — Dallas Semi-final
USA2
CAN7
Shelton B.
Ben Shelton defeated Denis Shapovalov 4-6 6-4 7-6 in the Dallas semi-final on hard. The result followed the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #5, leading the head-to-head 3–0, defending last year's round of 16. Ben Shelton extended the head-to-head to 4–0.
Key context
- Match story: Ben Shelton dropped the opening set before beating Denis Shapovalov 4–6 6–4 7–6.
Head to head
3–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-02 | Shanghai Masters | R64 | hard | Ben Shelton | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2024-07-29 | Washington | QF | hard | Ben Shelton | 7-6(5) 6-6 DEF |
| 2024-07-01 | Wimbledon | R32 | grass | Ben Shelton | 6-7(4) 6-2 6-4 4-6 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 (22 vs 16). 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) · Shapovalov D.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About