

What Time Will Ben Shelton Play Against Andrey Rublev?
Shelton and Rublev are on the Day 4 Schedule at Rolex Paris Masters 2025 on Thursday 30 October 2025. Lets breakdown the career, past stats and recent form of these players and predict who will get the victory.
Who Will Win In This Head-To-Head?
In the upcoming match at the Basel Hard QF, it will be the second meeting between Ben Shelton, ranked 7th in the world, and Andrey Rublev, ranked 12th, with Shelton currently holding a 1-0 lead in their head to head. Their 52-week averages reveal that both players have similar statistics in various aspects of their game, with Shelton slightly edging out Rublev in certain categories.
Shelton, at the age of 23, has had a remarkable rise in the tennis world, breaking into the Top 200 in August 2022, reaching the Top 20 in September 2023, and achieving a career-high ranking of No. 6 in August 2025 after winning the ATP Masters 1000 title in Toronto. He has had notable victories against the likes of Paul, Tiafoe, Sinner, and Ruud, showcasing his talent and potential for success. Shelton aims to continue his strong performance and secure his second consecutive season with 40 wins.
On the other hand, Rublev, currently 28 years old and ranked 17th in the world, has also had an impressive career, rising to the Top 5 in September 2021. He has multiple ATP Tour titles under his belt, including victories over top-ranked players like Nadal, Medvedev, and Djokovic. Rublev is looking to add another Top 10 win to his record and advance to his 16th ATP Masters 1000 QF, with his eye set on achieving further success in the Paris tournament.
Both players are expected to put on a competitive match, with Shelton aiming to continue his momentum and Rublev eager to showcase his skills and progress in the tournament. The match promises to be an exciting showdown between two talented players vying for a spot in the next round.
My Conclusion / Prediction:
My pick is that Shelton will win.
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To find out who our model thinks will win for Ben Shelton vs Andrey Rublev, have a look at the prediction here:
Matchstat.com Ben Shelton vs Andrey Rublev prediction.







