Ben Shelton vs Zhizhen Zhang — Houston Round of 16
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Shelton B.
Ben Shelton defeated Zhizhen Zhang 7-6 7-6 in the Houston round of 16 on clay. The result followed the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #5. Ben Shelton extended the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Ben Shelton won all two sets in tiebreaks against Zhizhen Zhang.
Head to head
1–1| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-05-06 | Rome Masters | R32 | clay | Zhizhen Zhang | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2023-01-16 | Australian Open | R128 | hard | Ben Shelton | 4-6 6-3 6-2 2-6 7-6(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 clay
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (22 vs 24). 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.: 11 days rest · 1 match (14d) · Zhang Z.: 19 days rest. Higher means fresher. About