While Ben Shelton lacks the consistency to defeat No. 1 Jannik Sinner, he can steal a set from him. The Australian Open semifinal pits defending champion Sinner against big-serving Shelton. Sinner's dominance and powerful game are contrasted with Shelton's big serve and inconsistent ground game.
While Ben Shelton lacks the consistency needed to take down No. 1 Jannik Sinner, he's more than capable of snagging a set from him. The second Australian Open semifinal pits defending champion and World No.
1 Jannik Sinner against big-serving American Ben Shelton. Sinner is riding a four-match winning streak over Friday’s opponent, but my Sinner vs. Shelton predictions bet that Shelton keeps this matchup closer than theWorld No. 1 Jannik Sinner is coming off a dream season where he won everything under the sun, including a solid, four-set victory over heavily favored Daniil Medvedev to take home his first major title this time last year. He went on to win nearly every major hardcourt title except for Indian Wells. He’s now the World No. 1, and the only dark cloud hanging over his head is a possible lengthy suspension for failing a March PEDS test. The Italian No. 1 is not only one of the best servers in the game, but his return game ranks second on the ATP Tour and is No. 1 on the ATP leaderboard in pressure stats. Ben Shelton does have a victory over Sinner, but their recent meetings have been straight-set affairs. Still, it hasn’t all been one-way traffic. Shelton's big banging serve has forced one tiebreaker in all five of their previous meetings, but his inconsistent ground game and confusing patterns are a stark contrast to the big-hitting and far more consistent Italian.Shelton has faced only one seeded player during his run to the semis. He needed four sets to defeat Lorenzo Musetti but has had trouble in nearly every match. Despite the easier path, Shelton would need to play the match of his life to defeat the defending champ. That said, he can force a couple of tiebreakers and maybe even steal one. Tiebreakers have been Shelton’s Achilles heel, but he’s won five of the seven he’s forced, which is much better than his past 52-week tiebreak win rate of 47%. That’s why I believe Shelton can take at least one set. He and Sinner have played some close sets in the past, but Bennie bailed in the breakers and failed to compete. I don’t think he’ll back down from Sinner, so I’m taking a chance on each player winning a set. This match will come down to who's better in the breakers. Big Bennie may not win, but he's improving enough under pressure for me to bet he snags a set on Friday.: Our team of experts has thoroughly researched and handpicked each product that appears on our website. We may receive compensation if you sign up through our links. Prior to joining Covers in 2022, Phil Naessens spent 38 years as a resident tennis pro in Las Vegas, Mykonos, and Corfu Greece. He’s the past host of the Phil Naessens Show , and currently hosts the tennis betting podcast, This Week in Tennis. Phil is the author of the Betting 101 series and has written for numerous publications including SB Nation, FanSided and Lenny Melnick Fantasy Sports. Phil curates the Chip and Charge Tennis Newsletter and pens a weekly tennis column called “10 Things About the ATP Tour," for Passing Shot Productions. His favorite sports to bet on are tennis, MLB, WNBA, Euro men’s and women’s hoops, NCAA sports, NFL, and the NBA. Phil has numerous betting accounts in the US and Europe and his best advice is to line shop for the best value possible.Copyright © 1995 - 2025 CS Media Limited All Rights Reserved. If you choose to make use of any information on this website including online sports betting services from any websites that may be featured on this website, we strongly recommend that you carefully check your local laws before doing so.It is your sole responsibility to understand your local laws and observe them strictly.Covers does not provide any advice or guidance as to the legality of online sports betting or other online gambling activities within your jurisdiction and you are responsible for complying with laws that are applicable to you in your relevant locality.Covers disclaims all liability associated with your use of this website and use of any information contained on it.As a condition of using this website, you agree to hold the owner of this website harmless from any claims arising from your use of any services on any third party website that may be featured by Covers.
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