Indian Wells 2024: Ben Shelton vs Francisco Cerundolo Preview; Head-to-Head, and Prediction

In the latest edition of the Indian Wells Masters, the tennis community saw some intense matchups in the round of 64. It is contested on the outdoor hardcourts of the Indian Wells Tennis Garden and is a part of the ATP Masters 1000 category. With the conclusion of the opening round games, fans will now be treated to an exciting round of 32 encounters at ‘Tennis Paradise.’

The American tennis prodigy, Ben Shelton, will lock horns with the 22nd-seeded Argentine, Francisco Cerundolo. With two young ATP sensations competing for a place in the latter stages, it will be interesting to see who comes out on top in this hardcourt clash at the BNP Paribas Open.

Ben Shelton vs Francisco Cerundolo: Indian Wells Open round of 32 match preview

After a quarterfinal finish at the Mexican Open, Ben Shelton is now back on the court at his home ATP Masters 1000 event. Entering the tournament as the 16th-seeded participant, the American tennis star brushed aside his unseeded opponent, Jakub Menšík, in a three-set game, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, at the Indian Wells Open.

Francisco Cerundolo, on the other hand, is coming to the outdoor hardcourt event after his semifinal finish at the Rio Open. The Argentine player, who is the 22nd seed, was awarded a walkover after his opponent, Francisco Cerundolo, picked up an injury in the second set of their first-round match.

Shelton vs Cerundolo: Head-to-Head

The round-of-32 match between Ben Shelton and Francisco Cerundolo at the BNP Paribas Open will also mark their first meeting on the ATP circuit. With no prior confrontation between Shelton and Cerundolo in any competitive match, their H2H record is currently locked at 0-0.

Prediction: Shelton to emerge victorious in the round of 32 match of the BNP Paribas Open

The American tennis sensation is currently ranked 16 on the men’s tour, while he also has an aggregate 51-29 match record in the past four seasons on hard court surfaces. Shelton’s current ranking and his solid past records on the same surface make him the favorite to win this round of 32 match on his home turf.

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Who do you think will prevail in this blockbuster BNP Paribas Open encounter between Shelton and Cerundolo? Let us know in the comments section.

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