Shanghai Masters 2024 Men’s singles round of 16: Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton preview, prediction, and live stream details
Jannik Sinner will be aiming to maintain his streak of making the quarterfinals of every event he has played in 2024 against Ben Shelton.
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Ben Shelton and Jannik Sinner (via Imago)
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will return to action at the Shanghai Rolex Masters on Wednesday, October 9th, in a potential high-quality matchup against 16th seed Ben Shelton. This is a rematch of last year’s Round of 16, where the American pulled off a surprise three-set win.
Sinner will also aim to extend his streak of reaching the quarterfinals in every tournament he has played this year. This impressive run dates back to last year’s World Tour Finals, where he finished as runner-up to Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, Shelton is seeking his second ATP title of the year after his earlier success in Houston.
Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton: Match Details
- Tournament: Shanghai Masters 2024
- Match: Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton
- Date: October 9, 2024
- Venue: Shanghai, China
- Round: Round of 16
- Surface: Hard Court
- Prize money: $8,995,555
Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton: Match Preview
The surprising part is that Jannik Sinner has had a tougher route to this match compared to Ben Shelton. The World No. 1 was pushed to the limit in his Round of 32 match against Tomas Martin Etcheverry, eventually winning in three sets. This came after his convincing opening-round victory over Taro Daniel.
Meanwhile, Shelton defeated Denis Shapovalov and Roberto Carballes Baena in straight sets to secure his match with Sinner. Given that Sinner is coming off a tough week in Beijing, it could work in Shelton’s favor.
The left-hander has been making deep runs in tournaments since Wimbledon. He reached the semifinals of the Citi Open, the quarterfinals in Cincinnati, and the quarterfinals of the Japan Open. However, he has struggled to replicate the success of his US Open campaign last year, where he reached the semifinals.
Sinner has won six ATP titles this year and lost only one final, against Carlos Alcaraz in the Beijing final. The Italian has developed a knack for coming back from a set down during his time in China, doing so twice in Beijing and once this week against Etcheverry. He seems well-prepared for any potential early challenges against Shelton.
Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton: Match Prediction
Ben Shelton defeated Jannik Sinner in the Round of 16 at Shanghai last year, but unfortunately for the left-hander, that remains his only win against the Italian to date. Sinner has since won the next three matches in their rivalry, holding a 3-1 head-to-head advantage.
The pair have faced each other twice in 2024. Their first meeting was in the Round of 16 at Indian Wells, where Sinner won 7-6, 6-1. Their most recent encounter came in the Wimbledon Round of 16, where Sinner, the top seed, triumphed 6-2, 6-4, 7-6.
On paper, Sinner appears to be the favorite for another win. However, he has been dealing with off-court issues related to a doping scandal. Sinner has admitted to experiencing nightmares about the situation, which could give Shelton an advantage.
Additionally, Shelton’s victory over Sinner in Shanghai last year might provide him with a psychological edge. But if Sinner remains focused and isn’t distracted by his off-court troubles, he should be poised for another win.
Match prediction: Jannik Sinner wins in three sets
Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton: Live Streaming Details
- USA – Tennis Channel
- UK – Sky UK
- Canada – TSN
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
- Brazil – ESPN Brazil
- India: Tennis TV
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