Karen Khachanov vs Ben Shelton Head-to-Head Stats, Results & Performance Comparison

• Shelton's second serve recently has been more effective, winning 49.09% of points compared to Khachanov's 46.11%. Could this edge be crucial in their face-off?
• In terms of returning second serves, Khachanov has been superior with 46.98% success, while Shelton stands at 40.19%.
• First serve return stats also favor Khachanov at 24.42% over Shelton’s 22.57%.
• Under pressure, Khachanov saves 59.23% of breakpoints, slightly better than Shelton’s 56.86%. Will this make a difference?
• Over the past year, Shelton and Khachanov have nearly identical win rates: 64.79% for Shelton and 63.64% for Khachanov.
• Different surfaces suit each player differently, with Shelton preferring indoor hard courts (77% win rate) and Khachanov thriving on grass (63% win rate).
• Both players have similar performance levels on the Main tour, with Khachanov at 63.33% and Shelton at 62.96%.
• In their only previous encounter, Shelton won 2 sets to 0 against Khachanov at Indian Wells on hard courts. Does this give Shelton the upper hand?
• Neither player has outperformed the other in extreme pressure scenarios (0 tiebreaks played).
• Recently, Shelton faces slightly higher-ranked competitors on average (rank 61.38) compared to Khachanov (rank 66.36).
• If this match goes to a deciding set, Shelton has a slight historical advantage, winning 61% of such sets versus Khachanov's 55%.
• Khachanov converts breakpoints a bit more efficiently, at 34.02% compared to Shelton’s 31.3%.

Editorial Prediction (August 7, 2025, UTC):

The upcoming match between Shelton and Khachanov promises to be a tight contest based on their recent performances and strengths. Shelton demonstrates a slight edge with his stronger second serve performance, which is a critical factor in match predictions.

Khachanov, however, counters with superior return stats and breakpoint conversion efficiency, suggesting he could capitalize on Shelton's serve games. Both players perform robustly under pressure, though Khachanov has saved more breakpoints recently.

Shelton's past victory against Khachanov on a similar surface may contribute to his confidence, but the players’ nearly equivalent win rates over the past year indicate a closely matched encounter.

Considering all factors, including surface preference and direct head-to-head results, Shelton appears more likely to win the upcoming match.