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Ben Shelton vs Roman Safiullin Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Shanghai Masters
by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Unseeded Roman Safiullin will on Sunday battle 19th seed Ben Shelton for a place in the Shanghai Masters fourth round. The winner of this third-rounder will next battle either Sebastian Baez, Marcos Giron, or Jannik Sinner. Ben Shelton is making his Shanghai debut and defeated Jaume Munar in straight sets in the second round. He surrendered eight games to secure his 21st win of the season. Shelton has lost two more matches than he has won in 2023. Despite his struggles, he did manage to reach the semifinals at the US Open and the last eight in Melbourne. The current world number 20 has won eight of his last 10 fixtures.Roman Safiullin has also been in fine form in recent outings and has won seven of his last 10 matches. The Russian has been a giant slayer in what is his debut tournament in Shanghai. He began by defeating three-time champion Andy Murray in the first round before eliminating former finalist Alexander Zverev. The Russian won both matches without dropping a set. This impressive run has propelled him up eight places to 42nd in the live ranking, just one place below his career high. Safiullin has compiled a 36-21 record and has won 13 of the 24 matches he has played on hard courts. He defeated Shelton in their only previous encounter which was last season at the Chicago challenger.
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The Best Betting Odds for Ben Shelton v Roman Safiullin Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.2 | 1.67 |
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2.1 | 1.63 |
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2.24 | 1.66 |
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2.24 | 1.66 |
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2.1 | 1.74 |
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2.1 | 1.74 |
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2.22 | 1.7 |
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2.21 | 1.66 |
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2.15 | 1.66 |
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2.2 | 1.65 |
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2.17 | 1.68 |
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2.15 | 1.7 |
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2.2 | 1.67 |
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2.23 | 1.7 |
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Who will win the Ben Shelton vs Roman Safiullin Tennis game?
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Ben Shelton vs Roman Safiullin game on 08/10/2023 of the current ATP Shanghai Masters season:
- Ben Shelton has a 50.57% chance to win against Roman Safiullin according to 1xbet ⭐ with the odds of 2.24.
- Roman Safiullin has a 49.43% probability of winning facing Ben Shelton ⭐ with odds of 1.74 at Betwinner.
Ben Shelton vs Roman Safiullin Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Ben Shelton has a 50.57 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Ben Shelton | 50.57 % |
| Roman Safiullin | 49.43 % |
Ben Shelton vs Roman Safiullin Form
Ben Shelton and Roman Safiullin Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
6 Oct 2023 - ATP Shanghai Masters
22 Sep 2023 - Laver Cup,Singles Matches
8 Sep 2023 - ATP US Open
5 Sep 2023 - ATP US Open
3 Sep 2023 - ATP US Open
1 Sep 2023 - ATP US Open
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
6 Oct 2023 - ATP Shanghai Masters
4 Oct 2023 - ATP Shanghai Masters
26 Sep 2023 - ATP Chengdu Open
25 Sep 2023 - ATP Chengdu Open
24 Sep 2023 - ATP Chengdu Open
22 Sep 2023 - ATP Chengdu Open
Ben Shelton - Roman Safiullin Key Points
- Safiullin has won six of his last seven fixtures
- Shelton has lost more matches than he has won this year
- 12 of Shelton’s 23 defeats in 2023 have been on hard courts
- Safiullin defeated Shelton on hard court in their only other previous meeting
- Safiullin has defeated a former Shanghai champion and a former finalist in his last two matches
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Our Ben Shelton vs Roman Safiullin Prediction
Our prediction for Ben Shelton v Roma Safiullin is for Safiullin to win. Safiullin has downed two of the biggest names at tour level in his last two matches. He defeated a former finalist and a multiple champion in Shanghai. The Russian should therefore have the momentum to get the better of a player he has defeated before.
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