Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds, and betting tips | Paris Masters 2025
Match Details
- Fixture: (2) Jannik Sinner vs (5) Ben Shelton
- Date: October 31, 2025
- Tournament: Rolex Paris Masters
- Round: Quarterfinal
- Venue: La Défense Arena, Paris, France
- Category: Masters 1000
- Surface: Hard (indoor)
- Prize Money: €6,128,940
- Live Telecast: USA Tennis Channel | UK Sky Sports | Canada TSN
Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton Preview
Four-time Major champion Jannik Sinner will face fifth seed Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals of the Paris Masters 2025. Sinner cruised past Zizou Bergs with a 6-4, 6-2 victory to set up a third-round clash against Francisco Cerundolo.
The Italian showed resilience in his match against Cerundolo, twice gaining a break advantage in the opening set only to immediately lose it back. With both players holding serve comfortably, a tie-break looked imminent until Sinner broke Cerundolo’s serve in the 12th game to take the set 7-5. This pivotal break seemed to spark Sinner’s dominance as he dropped just one game in the second set, sealing the match 7-5, 6-1.
On the other side, Shelton secured his spot in the third round by defeating Flavio Cobolli 7-6 (7-4), 6-3. He then faced 12th seed Andrey Rublev in a tightly contested match. Both players held serve well in the opening set, pushing it to a tie-break. Shelton surged to a 5-2 lead, and although Rublev fought back, the American eventually converted four set points to claim the first set. Riding that momentum, Shelton broke early and went on a four-game streak to close the match 7-6 (7-6), 6-3.
Head-to-Head: Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton
Sinner leads their rivalry 6-1, including a straight-sets victory over Shelton at Wimbledon 2025. This marks the third consecutive season that Sinner has reached this milestone in their head-to-head encounters. He has now advanced to the Paris Masters quarterfinals for the first time in his career.
Currently, Sinner needs to win the tournament to displace Carlos Alcaraz from the top of the ATP rankings. Meanwhile, Shelton has qualified for the ATP Finals following his recent performances. Notably, Shelton did not face a single break point during his match against Rublev and fired 15 aces, showcasing his strong serve.
Coming off an injury sustained during his US Open campaign, Shelton is gradually regaining his best form. This could make him a significant threat to Sinner, especially as he aims to notch his first win against the Italian. Their latest encounter was competitive despite ending in straight sets, with Shelton winning the very first match between them and Sinner taking the next six meetings.
Considering Sinner’s current form and dominant head-to-head record, he is the firm favorite to advance to the semifinals in straight sets.
Match Prediction
Pick: Jannik Sinner to win in straight sets.
Betting Tips
- Tip 1: Jannik Sinner to win.
- Tip 2: The match will feature at least 20 games.
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