Shanghai Masters 2023: Sebastian Korda vs. Ben Shelton Live Stream, Match Timings, Prediction, and Preview
Sebastian Korda and Ben Shelton are set to face each other in the quarter-finals of the Shanghai Masters.
Sebastian Korda(L) and Ben Shelton(R) (Image via CNN and Sporting News)
World No. 20 Ben Shelton will take on his compatriot Sebastian Korda in the quarter-final of the Shanghai Masters. Both players are currently playing at their highest levels to date. Ben Shelton has been creating waves in the tennis world since he turned pro just a year ago. Sebastian Korda on the other hand has also had a good season. Except for Grand Slams and Masters tournaments, Korda has been making consistent semi-final and final finishes this year.
Sebastian Korda vs. Ben Shelton: Match Details
- Tournament: Shanghai Masters 2023
- Match: Sebastian Korda vs. Ben Shelton
- Date: October 13, 2023
- Time: TBD
- Venue: Shanghai, China
- Round: Quarter-final
- Surface: Hard Court
- Prize Money: $184,465
Sebastian Korda vs. Ben Shelton: Match Preview
Sebastian Korda has undeniably been having a great season this year. Barring Grand Slams and Masters 1000 events, the American has been making consistent semi-final and final appearances at ATP Events. On his way to the quarter-final in Shanghai, Korda has defeated the likes of Daniil Medvedev and Francisco Cerundolo. He had defeated former World No.1 Medvedev in straight sets in the fourth round of the tournament.
Ben Shelton on the other hand has been having a career of dreams. In just his second year on the tour, the 20-year-old had made it to the quarter-final of the Australian Open and the semi-final of the US Open. He had also been selected for the Laver Cup where he represented Team World, who had won the title for the second consecutive year. However, his year has been the opposite of that of his opponents. While the younger American has been making great progress on the big stages, he is yet to win an ATP Title.
Sebastian Korda vs. Ben Shelton: Match Prediction
World No. 26 Sebastian Korda has been having a consistent, though slightly less successful year compared to his opponent. His most recent accomplishment was making it to the finals of the Astana Open, where he was defeated by Adrian Mannarino. However, this year it’s his debut at the Shanghai Masters.
Similar to his opponent, Shelton will be debuting at Shanghai as well. However, he has seen a little bit more recognition at the bigger stages, though not so much at the smaller events. He has never made it to the finals of an ATP tournament. However, this slight difference in statistics to his compatriot is understandable given the fact that Korda has a few more years of experience than the younger American. Though both players have been playing their best games, recent numbers show that it would likely be Shelton who wins in this encounter between the both of them.
Prediction: Ben Shelton to win in three sets.
Sebastian Korda vs. Ben Shelton: Live Stream Details
- USA – Tennis Channel
- UK – Amazon Prime
- Canada – TSN
- Australia – beIN Sports
- Belgium – Telenet, BeTV
- China – MIGU
- India – Sony LIV
- Germany – Sky Deutschland
- Indonesia – beIN Sports
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