Ben Shelton vs Hubert Hurkacz Prediction & Picks - ATP US Open
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Ben Shelton and Hubert Hurkacz are locked in a potential five-set classic in the second round of the 2026 US Open.
Over 41.5 games should draw a lot of attention as this match features two big servers on the ATP Tour.
Current Form:
Ben Shelton overcame a first-round test against Tallon Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-2 to reach the second round of the 2026 US Open. The two-time Canadian Open champion bounced back from a listless first set by holding his remaining service games in the last three sets. Shelton is now 15-6 on the hard court in 2026.
Hubert Hurkacz overpowered Damir Dzumhur 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 to enter the second round of the US Open. The big-serving Pole fired 14 aces and won 68 percent of his first serves to set the tone of the match. Hurkacz holds a 13-8 record on the hard court in 2026.
The Matchup: Shelton and Hurkacz will play against each other for the first time. Shelton is the favorite at -260, but Hurkacz’s big serves will play a major factor in the outcome of this match.
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Ben Shelton vs Hubert Hurkacz Form
Ben Shelton and Hubert Hurkacz Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Aug 31, 2026 - ATP US Open
Aug 16, 2026 - ATP Cincinnati Open
Aug 13, 2026 - ATP National Bank Open
Aug 12, 2026 - ATP National Bank Open
Aug 11, 2026 - ATP National Bank Open
Aug 9, 2026 - ATP National Bank Open
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Aug 31, 2026 - ATP US Open
Aug 15, 2026 - ATP Cincinnati Open
Aug 14, 2026 - ATP Cincinnati Open
Aug 7, 2026 - ATP National Bank Open
Aug 5, 2026 - ATP National Bank Open
Aug 4, 2026 - ATP National Bank Open
Ben Shelton - Hubert Hurkacz Key Points
- Hubert Hurkacz is 13-8 on the hard court in 2026.
- Hubert Hurkacz is 25-18 overall in 2026.
- Ben Shelton is 15-6 on the hard court in 2026.
- Ben Shelton is 28-11 vs. top-100 players in 2026.
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Our Ben Shelton vs Hubert Hurkacz Prediction
Key Stats: Ben Shelton is winning 77.4 percent of his first serves in hard-court matches in 2026. Hubert Hurkacz is winning 78.7 percent of his first serves on the hard court this year.
What to Expect: Two servebots going head-to-head will almost always lead to a five-set banger in any Grand Slam tournament. Shelton might be the favorite because of his high ranking and title in Montreal, but Hurkacz has 22 top-10 wins in his career, two of which were earned this year.
It’s going to be a close call, but Shelton still looks like a solid pick to come away with the win. Nevertheless, the smart betting play for this particular duel is to back Over 41.5 games.
Fearless Forecast: Ben Shelton wins 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-7, 7-6
Our betting prediction for Ben Shelton vs. Hubert Hurkacz: Over 41.5 GamesA Welcome Bonus for Ben Shelton vs Hubert Hurkacz!
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