ATP Shanghai Rolex Masters: Ben Shelton vs Sebastian Korda Preview, Head-to-Head, and Prediction

The Shanghai Masters has been one of the highlights this year. With the tournament going on in full swing, this year has seen some of the biggest shockers of the tournaments. With major names bowing out of the tournament, the underdogs have risen to the occasion and changed the dynamics of the tournament. It is now the quarter-finals of the tournament and some of the best names in action will face off against each other. Ben Shelton, who has been the main highlight in Shanghai, will go head-to-head against compatriot Sebastian Korda.

After stunning Jannik Sinner in a massive 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) showdown, Shelton managed to secure a quarter-final berth. With the two stars setting the stage for an emphatic showdown, one question now arises: Who among them will make it through to the semis?

Ben Shelton vs Sebastian Korda: Preview

The US Open has been a turnaround moment for the American Ben Shelton. After managing his way into the semi-finals at the Flushing Meadows, he was given his maiden Laver Cup call. Shelton did not fail to surprise the critics as the 20-year-old player put down a sensational performance.

Coming at the Shanghai Masters, he was expected to carry forward his great run of form. While he did manage to do so, he did one of the major turnarounds of the tournament and pulled Jannik Sinner out of the tournament. The Italian, who was coming fresh after securing the China Open title looked in good form to win the match. However, Shelton, despite losing the first set, won the match and made his way into the last 8 of the tournament.

On the other hand, Korda is also one of the players to have a closer look at. The American player wrote one of the biggest stories this year at Shanghai Masters after he defeated an in-form Daniil Medvedev. In a match where many expected the Russian to win, it was the American who stood so strong against him.

Since then, he has known no stopping and has been in a great run of form. With the stage set for an emphatic quarter-final showdown, it will now be interesting to see who gaming them comes out at the top.

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Shelton vs Korda: head-to-head showdown

Interestingly, the two players have never faced off against each other. Thus, the scores are tied at 0-0 each. The Shanghai Masters quarter-final clash will be their first-ever encounter. With the hopes of taking an early head-to-head lead, both players will give their everything to take the win home and secure their spot in the semi-finals of the tournament.

Prediction: Shelton to take the win home in a three-set-thriller

With both the players going on in a hot run of form, one thing is guaranteed: these two will be one highlight of the tournament. However, given the form that Shelton has been in the recent tournaments, he looks in a comfortable spot to take the win home. However, with the form that his opponent is in, he might have to do some hard work to take the win home.

Sebastian Korda, on the other hand, also had a fair season and has 25 wins to his name. However, with the form that Ben has displayed in majors this year, Korda would have to pull in some extraordinary stuff. With the match starting in a few hours, it will be interesting to see who among the two prevails at the top. Who are you rooting for? Please let us know in the comments below!

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