US Open 2023: Dominic Thiem vs. Ben Shelton Preview, Prediction and Live Stream
Dominic Thiem faces Ben Shelton for the second time this year.
Dominic Thiem (L) Ben Shelton (R) (Credits: USTA and Getty Images)
Dominic Thiem is set to face the 20-year-old American Ben Shelton in the second round of the US Open 2023 on Wednesday.
Thiem will be looking forward to building on an impressive display in his first-round win over the 25th seed, Alexander Bublik. Shelton, who turned professional last year, is making only his second main-draw appearance at the US Open.
Dominic Thiem vs Ben Shelton: Match Details
- Tournament: US Open 2023
- Match: Dominic Thiem vs Ben Shelton
- Date: 30 August, 2023
- Time: TBD
- Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
- Round: 2nd round
- Surface: Hard-court
- Prize Money: $123,000
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Dominic Thiem vs Ben Shelton: Match Preview
Former World No.3 Dominic Thiem finally ended his winless streak at Grand Slams after a dominating win in his first-round match. The Austrian breezed past Bublik, winning in straight sets (6-3, 6-2, 6-4). This was Thiem’s first Grand Slam win after a drought of 927 days. Thiem last won a Grand Slam match at the 2021 Australian Open. Since then, the 29-year-old has struggled with a wrist injury.
Ben Shelton, ranked 43, won his first main-draw game at the US Open after he def. Pedro Cachin 1-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the first round. Shelton surprised the tennis world when he reached the Quarter-final of Australian Open earlier this year. As a result, he moved 45 positions up into the top 50, at World No. 44, for the first time in his career.
The 20-year-old American possesses a big first serve. Shelton hit 13 aces in the first-round match, facing only two break points through the course of the match. The pair has only faced each other once before.
Their only encounter came at the Estoril Open. The Austrian won the round-of-16 encounter in straight sets (6-2, 6-2).
Dominic Thiem vs Ben Shelton: Match Prediction
Dominic Thiem would’ve gained confidence from the first-round victory against a decent opponent. The 29-year-old has plenty of experience, and if he has completely recovered from the wrist injury, this match would not be too much of a hustle for Thiem.
Meanwhile, Ben Shelton would take inspiration from his deep run at the Australian Open earlier this year. Shelton would bank on a strong home crowd support. It’d take an inspirational performance from the American to get past the resurgent Austrian.
Match Prediction : Dominic Thiem to win in 4 sets.
Dominic Thiem vs Ben Shelton : Live Stream Details
- USA: ESPN
- UK: Sky Sports
- Canada: TSN
- Australia: Nine Network
- India: Sony Sports
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