Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Ben Shelton — Rome Masters Round of 64
USA
Basilashvili N.
Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Ben Shelton 6-4 6-7 6-3 in the Rome Masters round of 64 on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #6, defending last year's round of 64.
Key context
- Match story: Nikoloz Basilashvili closed it out in three sets, 6–4 6–7 6–3.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record.
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 (27 vs 23). 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 loadBasilashvili N.: 6 days rest · 1 match, 30 games (7d) · Shelton B.: 13 days rest · 1 match (14d). Higher means fresher. About