Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Prediction & Betting Tips - Dallas Open
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The second of the Dallas Open semi-finals sees second seed Ben Shelton taking on seventh seed and defending champion Denis Shapovalov. Can Shelton dethrone Shapovalov? Read our match prediction below.
In Sunday's final, the winner will face either top seed Taylor Fritz or unseeded Marin Cilic.
No player has successfully defended the Dallas Open title. To do so, he will firstly need to record a first ever win over Ben Shelton. All three of their previous meetings took place in 2024
This is their first match on this surface. Shapovalov has made it to this semi-final for the loss of only one set. Rafael Jodar and Aleksandar Kovacevic were beaten in straight sets but he then had to come from a set down to beat third seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the quarters.
Ben Shelton has reached the last four in Dallas for the second time in three years. He has been in good form this year and his two previous tournaments in 2026 both saw him reach the quarter-finals.
After a straight sets win over Gabriel Diallo, Shelton has required three sets to beat Adrian Mannarino and Miomir Kecmanovic, coming from behind in the latter. We tip him to defeat Shapovalov.
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Denis Shapovalov v Ben Shelton Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.53 | 1.49 |
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2.53 | 1.53 |
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2.5 | 1.5 |
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2.44 | 1.48 |
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2.44 | 1.48 |
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Who will win the Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton match is: Ben Shelton wins.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton game on 14/02/2026 of the current Dallas Open season:
- Denis Shapovalov has a 30.22% chance to win against Ben Shelton according to Melbet ⭐ with the odds of 2.53.
- Ben Shelton has a 64.44% probability of winning facing Denis Shapovalov ⭐ with odds of 1.53 at Betwinner.
Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Denis Shapovalov has a 30.22 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
|---|---|
| Denis Shapovalov | 30.22 % |
| Ben Shelton | 64.44 % |
Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Form
Denis Shapovalov and Ben Shelton Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
12 Feb 2026 - Dallas Open
10 Feb 2026 - Dallas Open
22 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
19 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
5 Jan 2026 - Brisbane International
28 Oct 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
12 Feb 2026 - Dallas Open
10 Feb 2026 - Dallas Open
28 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
26 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
23 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
21 Jan 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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2 Aug 2024 - ATP Washington Citi Open
5 Jul 2024 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
Denis Shapovalov - Ben Shelton Key Points
- Shelton is ninth in the live rankings, 26 places above his opponent.
- Only five players have earned more ranking points than Shelton this year.
- Shelton has reached at least the quarter-finals in all three of his tournaments in 2026.
- Shelton has won all three of his previous matches played against Shapovalov.
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Our Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Prediction
Ben Shelton has a great chance here of reaching his first Dallas Open final. He has won eight of his ten matches this year. it's not been an easy route to this semi-final and he had to dig deep to win his quarter-final.
Denis Shapovalov will put up a strong bid to keep hold of his title. A side bet on this going to three sets may well be a profitable one. We believe the second seed will win this. Our Denis Shapovalov v Ben Shelton prediction is Ben Shelton wins.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
