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

In what looks like a rematch of the all-American clash between Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul at the US Open, the duo will clash at the Japan Open.

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

(L) Ben Shelton; (R) Tommy Paul (Images via: Tennis World USA, Toronto Star)

World No. 20 Ben Shelton is all set to clash against fellow compatriot and fifth seed Tommy Paul in the quarterfinals of the ongoing ATP event, the Japan Open. Their upcoming match will mark the duo’s first head-to-head match following their Round of 16 match last month at the US Open

Ben Shelton vs. Tommy Paul: Match Details

  • Tournament: ATP Japan Open 2023
  • Match: Ben Shelton vs. Tommy Paul
  • Date: October 19, 2023
  • Time: TBD
  • Venue: Ariake Coliseum, Ariake Tennis Forest Park, Tokyo, Japan
  • Round: Quarter-finals (Round of 8)
  • Surface: Hard Court
  • Prize Money: $55,170
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Ben Shelton vs. Tommy Paul: Match Preview

Following a three-set-thriller, Ben Shelton claimed a ticket to the quarter-finals of the ongoing event in Japan. The American youngster beat Australian Jordan Thompson with a score of 6-7, 6-4, 6-3. After incurring a loss in the first set following the duo’s close clash, Shelton made a stellar comeback in the following sets. The American ousted Taro Daniel in his opening-round match at the event.

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Tommy Paul
Tommy Paul(Image via: The Spun)

On the other hand, Paul ousted his German opponent and beat fellow American Mackenzie McDonald in his previous match. Following an encounter over two sets, Paul emerged victorious, scoring 6-4, 6-2 over his opponent. The 26-year-old demolished McDonald in straight sets. Earlier, he beat Germany’s Daniel Altamaier in his opening match. At the Shanghai Masters event, Paul lost to the tournament’s runner-up, Andrey Rublev, in his Round of 16 clash.

Ben Shelton vs. Tommy Paul: Match Prediction

In the singles format, Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul have squared off against each other on two previous occasions. Both of them are fierce competitors of each other and are arch-rivals in the game. Their head-to-head stands at 1-1. While Paul ousted Shelton in the quarterfinals at the Australian Open, Shelton evened out the tally with his win over Paul at the US Open. Both of their previous encounters concluded in four sets.

Ben Shelton
Ben Shelton (Image via: Sporting News)

While Shelton is infamous in the tennis world for his high-speed serve and aggressiveness on-court, the second-seeded American at the event is swift in his matches and is remarkably good at attacking his opponents with his strong forehand action. Although the match could go either way, given the 20-year-old’s form, Shelton possesses a slight edge over Paul in their upcoming encounter.

Match Prediction: Shelton to win following a four-setter.

Ben Shelton vs. Tommy Paul: Live Stream Details

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

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