Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Prediction & Picks - Dallas Open
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by Lou Aguila | in Dallas Open Picks
Ben Shelton will try to book his spot in the final of the Dallas Open against the dangerous Denis Shapovalov on Saturday.
Recommended Pick: Denis Shapovalov +2.5 Games
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Current Form:
Ben Shelton is through to the semifinal round after winning his second consecutive three-set match against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia 5-7, 6-3, 6-4. Roughly 24 hours after escaping Adrian Mannarino 7-6, 6-7, 3-6, Shelton dug deep from his bag of tricks anew to keep his title bid alive in Dallas. Shelton is firing 16 aces per match and winning 83.6 percent of his first balls. He has only dropped two service games in this tournament.
Shapovalov also barged into the final four after grinding out a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3 win over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The serve is dominant for Shapovalov, who drilled 17 aces and won 15 of 16 service games. The former top-10 Canadian is winning 80 percent of his first serves and has saved 6 of 8 breakpoints in Dallas.
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Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Form
Denis Shapovalov and Ben Shelton Latest Matches
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Feb 12, 2026 - Dallas Open
Feb 10, 2026 - Dallas Open
Jan 22, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 19, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 5, 2026 - Brisbane International
Oct 28, 2025 - Rolex Paris Masters
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
Feb 12, 2026 - Dallas Open
Feb 10, 2026 - Dallas Open
Jan 28, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 26, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 23, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Jan 21, 2026 - ATP Australian Open
Denis Shapovalov against Ben Shelton : Head to Head (H2H)
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Oct 4, 2024 - ATP Shanghai Masters
Aug 2, 2024 - ATP Washington Citi Open
Jul 5, 2024 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
Denis Shapovalov - Ben Shelton Key Points
- Denis Shapovalov is winning 80 percent of his first serves at the 2026 Dallas Open.
- Denis Shapovalov is 0-3 vs. Ben Shelton in 2026.
- Ben Shelton has saved 81.6 percent of breakpoints at the 2026 Dallas Open.
- Ben Shelton is averaging 16.7 aces per match at the 2026 Dallas Open.
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Our Denis Shapovalov vs Ben Shelton Prediction
Shelton is in for a testy match-up with Shapovalov, who is serving exceptionally well in Dallas. A formidable server himself, Shelton will need to take another big step up to beat the Canadian, ranked No.40 in the world but once a top-10 player in 2020. Shapovalov has so far dropped only two service games in this tournament, and that does not bode well for Shelton, who has converted only 36 percent of breakpoint chances this year.
While Shelton still looks like a strong bet to advance here, Shapovalov’s impeccable serving makes him an intriguing prospect to cover the spread at +2.5 games (-135). Don’t be surprised if Shapovalov takes Shelton to the limit in this semifinal clash. The Canadians have fared well against the world’s No.10 in their two previous matches, losing to Shelton in five sets 7-6, 2-6, 4-6, 6-4, 2-6 at the 2024 Wimbledon Open and again at the 2024 Shanghai Masters 6-3, 7-5.
Our betting prediction for Ben Shelton vs. Denis Shapovalov: Denis Shapovalov +2.5 Games.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
