Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open
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Alexander Zverev targets his second career Grand Slam title against Ben Shelton in the men’s singles final of the 2026 US Open.
Zverev is 5-0 against Shelton in their head-to-head series.
Current Form:
Alexander Zverev booked his ticket to a third consecutive Grand Slam final after besting Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6, 7-6. After hacking out close wins in the first two rounds, Zverev has now won his last four matches in straight sets, displaying the form that has made him the most consistent player in Grand Slams this year.
Ben Shelton sustained his momentum from his huge win over Carlos Alcaraz as he rolled past Frances Tiafoe, 4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5 in the semifinals. Shelton becomes the first Afro-American to reach the US Open final since Arthur Ashe in 1972. Shelton is 12-1 in his last 13 matches.
The Matchup: Zverev is 5-0 vs. Shelton in their head-to-head series.
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Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton Form
Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton Latest Matches
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Alexander Zverev against Ben Shelton : Head to Head (H2H)
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Alexander Zverev - Ben Shelton Key Points
- Alexander Zverev is 5-0 vs. Ben Shelton
- Alexander Zverev is 23-7 on hard courts in 2026.
- Ben Shelton is 20-6 on hard courts in 2026.
- Ben Shelton is 5-21 against top-5 players.
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Our Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton Prediction
Key Stats: Alexander Zverev is winning 78.1 percent of his first serves and has dropped only 9 service games across 6 matches at Flushing Meadows.
Ben Shelton is winning 75.8 percent of his first serves and has dropped 14 service games in this tournament.
But the most crucial statistic is Zverev’s 5-0 record against Shelton in their head-to-head. In these wins, Zverev has only conceded one set.
What to Expect: Zverev gets his second slam after edging Shelton in five sets. Both players have played terrific tennis over the past two weeks, and there’s no question either player deserves a title at the end of this tournament.
However, there can only be one winner, and Zverev seems to be the person who can foil Shelton’s run in New York.
Zverev has swept his last four opponents, showing off his full repertoire of skills and the poise of a Grand Slam champion. As for Shelton, this is a whole new territory for him as a first-time Grand Slam finalist.
This match has all the makings of a five-set thriller. Shelton wants to make history, while Zverev looks to enhance his legacy. In the end, Zverev comes through with some of the biggest shots of his career to secure his second major title at the US Open.
Fearless Forecast: Alexander Zverev wins 3-6, 7-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6
Our betting prediction for Alexander Zverev vs. Ben Shelton: Alexander Zverev wins
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