ATP Japan Open 2023: Ben Shelton vs. Taro Daniel Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction, and Preview

Ben Shelton will start his Japan Open campaign against the hometown hero Taro Daniel.

ATP Japan Open 2023: Ben Shelton vs. Taro Daniel Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction, and Preview

Ben Shelton and Taro Daniel (Credits: US Open/World Insight)

American youngster Ben Shelton will take on the unpredictable hometown hero Taro Daniel in the Japan Open’s first round. Shelton had won their only encounter before, in the Wimbledon this year.

Ben Shelton vs. Taro Daniel: Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Japan Open 2023
  • Match: Ben Shelton vs. Taro Daniel
  • Date: October 17, 2023
  • Time: 3:00 AM CET
  • Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Ariake Tennis Forest Park, Tokyo, Japan
  • Round: First-round(Round of 32)
  • Surface: Hard Court
  • Prize Money: $15,710
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Ben Shelton vs. Taro Daniel: Match Preview

The American 20-year-old Ben Shelton is having a dream run this year with some impeccable performances in both of the hard-court Grand Slam events. In the Australian Open, he reached the Quarterfinals and then he made the semi-final in the recently concluded US Open after some epic encounters en route.

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Ben Shelton (Credits: ATP Tour)

Currently ranked at his highest position of 19, Shelton had a hard loss against his compatriot Sebastian Korda in the latest tournament he played in Shanghai. It was in the quarter-finals that he lost an instant classic in three sets.

Japanese 30-year-old Taro Daniel has qualified for the main draw after having some tight encounters. Nevertheless, the former World No.64 will be a tough first-round opponent in his hometown for any top player. The 2018 Istanbul Open champion, the only ATP title he has won, has not been in top form recently though. His Shanghai Masters campaign ended in the first round itself, like the US Open this year.

Ben Shelton vs. Taro Daniel: Match Prediction

The American youngster Ben Shelton has had a dream year and he will be trying to win his first ATP tournament before the season ends. The southpaw has already gained the reputation of being a big match player because of his deep Grand Slam runs despite not having great ATP tournaments in his resume.

Taro Daniel
Taro Daniel (Credits: CNN)

Taro Daniel, on the other hand, will be trying to get a breakthrough in a not-so-good year. Nevertheless, the odds are heavily in favor of the American.

Prediction: Ben Shelton to win in straight sets.

Ben Shelton vs. Taro Daniel: Live Details

  • USA – Tennis Channel
  • UK – Amazon Prime
  • Canada – TSN
  • Australia – beIN Sports
  • Belgium – BeTV
  • China – MIGU
  • India – Sony ESPN
  • Germany – Sky Deutschland
  • Indonesia – beIN Sports

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