Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• In recent form, Ben Shelton has slightly outperformed Flavio Cobolli in second serve success, winning 47.56% of points compared to Cobolli's 46.12%. What does this suggest? It indicates a minor edge for Shelton in service games.
• Analyzing return games, Flavio Cobolli has a slightly better performance against opponents' first serves, winning 27.58% of those points. Meanwhile, his second serve return game is also marginally ahead at 42.72% compared to Shelton's 41.62%.
• Ben Shelton excels slightly in break point situations, saving 59.35% of them, while Flavio Cobolli saves 58.73%. Could this be crucial during pressure moments? It could provide Shelton an edge.
• Over the past year, Shelton's win rate is 63.93%, outpacing Cobolli's 55.00%. This difference suggests who has been more consistent.
• Surface preferences show Shelton thrives on indoor hard courts with a win rate of 76%, whereas Cobolli is strongest on clay, also with a 76% win rate. Could the surface play a deciding role in their upcoming match?
• Competition level reveals Shelton has played more matches in the higher-stakes Masters series, winning 63.64%, while Cobolli has participated mostly in Main tour events with a 58.62% success rate. Does this experience favor Shelton?
• Head-to-head matchups are evenly split with two wins each; however, Shelton slightly leads in set wins (6-5).
• In deciding sets, Cobolli has a slight edge both in their mutual matches and overall career, winning 65% vs. 64% for Shelton in the last year.
• Tiebreak records indicate Shelton's strength, having won 3 out of 4 against Cobolli.
• Shelton has faced tougher competition recently, with opponents averaging a rank of 60.48 compared to Cobolli's 78.97, which could imply more rigorous match preparation for Shelton.

Editorial Prediction (October 28, 2025, UTC):

When analyzing the data, both players show comparable statistics in many areas, which hints at a potentially close match. However, several metrics give Ben Shelton a slight edge.

Shelton's slight lead in second serve performance, combined with his ability to handle break point pressure better than Cobolli, suggests he may capitalize on critical moments in the match.

Moreover, his history of playing in high-stakes matches may have fine-tuned his competitive edge, as indicated by his higher success rate against more challenging opponents and in tiebreak situations.

While Cobolli displays a marginal advantage if the match extends into a deciding set, it's Ben Shelton who seems more likely to handle key pressure situations better, ultimately giving him an edge.

Based on the outlined stats and conditions, Ben Shelton is favored to win this upcoming match.