
Jaime Faria defeated Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-4 in the Round of 64 at the Cincinnati tournament. Faria hit 5 aces and 6 double faults, winning 66% of first-serve points and converting 30% of break points. He won the match by taking 3 service breaks to Shelton's 1.
“It's been the best tennis that I've played, so I'm happy with that.”
“Becoming a great player is about raising your floor. Those 40 percent days, 70 percent days — if you're able to raise your floor level and still come out with wins, I think that's the important part for me.”
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No previous meetings on record.
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (35 vs 50). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Clear favourite · Shelton B. clearly ahead, but no certainty
Calibrated model · 65% favourite accuracy (2025–26, out-of-sample). Probability is a statistical estimate, not a certainty. How it works.
The Umpiry Score combines match-context factors — matchup, form, fatigue, travel and motivation — into a single 0–10 score, updated daily. Read how it works.
Shelton B.: 3 days rest · 3 matches, 59 games (7d) · Faria J.: 1 day rest · 4 matches, 91 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the hard field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About