Ben Shelton vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Recent second serve performance shows Ben Shelton has a slight edge, winning 47.62% of points compared to Stefanos Tsitsipas' 44.41%. Could Shelton's second serve provide him an advantage in the upcoming match?
• When considering return games, Tsitsipas holds the upper hand, securing 48.83% of his opponent's second serve points, while Shelton manages 41.35%.
• On first serve returns, Tsitsipas is again superior, winning 23.66% to Shelton's 20.15%.
• Shelton excels in saving breakpoints, with a 58.45% save rate, modestly outperforming Tsitsipas' 56.45%.
• Over the past year, Shelton has demonstrated a stronger match win percentage at 62.50% compared to Tsitsipas' 55.00%.
• Shelton's best surface performance is on indoor hard courts (72%), while Tsitsipas excels on clay (72%).
• In terms of competition level, Shelton shows strong results in the Masters series (65.22%), whereas Tsitsipas has a comparable record on the Main tour (64.71%).
• In direct matchups, Tsitsipas leads, having won their only encounter.
• Shelton typically faces higher-ranked opponents, with an average rank of 50.16 versus Tsitsipas' 67.2.
• For final set scenarios, Shelton outperforms winning 62% of deciding sets in the last year, surpassing Tsitsipas' 53% win rate.

Editorial Prediction (December 24, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming matchup between Ben Shelton and Stefanos Tsitsipas promises an exciting clash of skills and strategy. While Shelton displays a stronger second serve percentage, Tsitsipas counters this advantage with superior return statistics, especially on second serves.

Historically, Tsitsipas has prevailed in their direct encounters and demonstrates a marginally better performance in first serve returns. Conversely, Shelton's excellence in breakpoint saves and his ability to win deciding sets may tip the scales in tightly contested situations.

Considering these factors, along with Shelton's tendency to face higher-ranked opponents and his superior performance in Masters series, he exhibits the potential for an upset against Tsitsipas. Ultimately, Shelton's strengths in critical moments could see him emerging victorious in this match.