Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton

Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton: match analysis

US Open, Men puts Alexander Zverev against Ben Shelton on 13 September 2026. Alexander Zverev is rated 1901 (No. 3 in our ranking), Ben Shelton 1786 (No. 15 in our ranking) — 115 points apart.

Result against the prediction

Final score in sets: 3–1 (6-3, 7-6, 5-7, 6-2). This match was not in the prediction record, which only takes matches locked before they start.

Form and context

Recent form for Alexander Zverev: 8–2 in the last 10. The current winning run stands at 6. Last time out, Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov 3–0 at US Open, Men on 11 September. At tour level this season: 44–8. Best recent win: Taylor Fritz (rated 1811).

Ben Shelton comes in with a 9–1 record from the last 10 matches. The current winning run stands at 5. The latest result was a 3–1 win over Frances Tiafoe at US Open, Men (11 September). ATP/WTA-level record in 2026: 28–11. Best recent win: Carlos Alcaraz (rated 1872).

Head to head

Head to head: Alexander Zverev 3–0 from 3 meetings; most recently Alexander Zverev won 2–1 at ATP Singles: Masters Cup ATP on 9 November.

Key factors

• Rating gap: 115 points in favour of Alexander Zverev. This drives most of the win probability.
• Form over the last 10: Alexander Zverev 8–2 against Ben Shelton 9–1.
• Tour-level experience in our data: Alexander Zverev 96 matches, Ben Shelton 73. Ratings from lower-tier events are pulled towards the average.
• Head to head: Alexander Zverev 3–0 from 3 meetings; most recently Alexander Zverev won 2–1 at ATP Singles: Masters Cup ATP on 9 November.