Learner Tien vs Ben Shelton — Montreal Semi-final
USA12
USA5
Tien L.Ben Shelton defeated Learner Tien in the Montreal semifinals, winning 6-2, 6-3 on hard courts. Shelton hit 5 aces and 1 double fault, while Tien had 1 ace and 5 double faults. Shelton converted 60% of his break points and won 82% of his first-serve points, taking 3 service breaks to Tien's 0.
Around the match
“Super happy with performance”
Shelton B.ATP Tour ↗
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Key context
- Match story: Ben Shelton dropped just 5 games past Learner Tien.
Head to head
2–0| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Indian Wells Masters | R32 | hard | Learner Tien | 7-6 4-6 6-3 |
| 2025-06-22 | Mallorca | R16 | grass | Learner Tien | 6-4 7-6 |
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (30 vs 35). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Win Probability
Pre-match · updated 22:50 UTC50–58%
58–67%
67–80%
80%+
Toss-up · Too close to call
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
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 loadTien L.: 1 day rest · 3 matches, 69 games (7d) · Shelton B.: 4 days rest · 3 matches, 59 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About