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Radu Albot vs Ben Shelton Prediction & Betting Tips - ATP Washington Citi Open
by Daniel Ngulu | in Tennis Predictions
Second seed Ben Shelton begins his Washington Open campaign in the second round and will play the qualifier Radu Albot. The winner of this first career match between these two will play 13th seed Brandon Nakashima for a quarter-final berth. Let’s go through some of the stats for this match before offering our prediction.
Radu Albot has equalled his best-ever result in Washington by making it to this round. The Moldovan debuted here last year and made it to the second round as an unseeded player. This year he started his campaign in the qualifying rounds and is on a three-match winning run.
Albot defeated Facundo Diaz Acosta in straight sets in the first round. He has now compiled a 31-21 record while competing majorly in the challenger circuit. Now up to 142nd in the live ranking, Albot is seeking to win his second main draw match at tour level in 2024.
Ben Shelton has returned to Washington where he debuted last year and lost in the second round without a win. He will be eager to not suffer the same fate in back-to-back appearances.
The American will have to be at his very best though as he has found the going tough in recent weeks. Shelton has lost six times in his last 10 fixtures and is currently on a two-match skid. He was defeated in straight sets in the second round in Atlanta where he was making his return to hardcourt play.
The current ATP world number 14 has compiled a 23-16 record and won nine of 16 outings on hard courts. He claimed his first title of the year at home as he won the US Men’s Clay Court Championship in Houston.
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The Best Betting Odds for Radu Albot v Ben Shelton Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | 2 | Bonus up to |
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5.5 | 1.14 |
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4.2 | 1.22 |
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15.5 | 1.02 |
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15.5 | 1.02 |
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4.82 | 1.18 |
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4.82 | 1.18 |
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13.25 | 1.02 |
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10.5 | 1.03 |
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11 | 1.03 |
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5.5 | 1.13 |
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4.55 | 1.18 |
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17 | 1.01 |
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Who will win the Radu Albot vs Ben Shelton Tennis game?
Our prediction for the Radu Albot vs Ben Shelton match is: Ben Shelton to win in three sets.
The best winner predictions and betting odds for the Radu Albot vs Ben Shelton game on 31/07/2024 of the current ATP Washington Citi Open season:
- Radu Albot has a 42.29% chance to win against Ben Shelton according to William Hill ⭐ with the odds of 17.
- Ben Shelton has a 57.71% probability of winning facing Radu Albot ⭐ with odds of 1.22 at Ladbrokes.
Radu Albot vs Ben Shelton Best Prediction and Odds
Based on the bookmaker's betting lines in this match, Radu Albot has a 42.29 % chance to win.
| Prediction | Chance to win |
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| Radu Albot | 42.29 % |
| Ben Shelton | 57.71 % |
Radu Albot vs Ben Shelton Form
Radu Albot and Ben Shelton Last Matches
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30 Jul 2024 - ATP Washington Citi Open
28 Jul 2024 - ATP Washington Citi Open
27 Jul 2024 - ATP Washington Citi Open
20 Jul 2024 - ATP Atlanta Open
15 Jul 2024 - ATP Newport Open
2 Jul 2024 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
25 Jul 2024 - ATP Atlanta Open
7 Jul 2024 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
5 Jul 2024 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
4 Jul 2024 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
1 Jul 2024 - ATP Wimbledon Championships
27 Jun 2024 - ATP Mallorca Open
Radu Albot - Ben Shelton Key Points
- Albot has lost three times in his last six matches.
- Shelton has claimed 23 wins in 2024, all at tour level.
- Four of Albot’s 10 matches on hard courts this season ended in defeat.
- Albot hasn’t progressed past the second round of a tour event this year, losing twice at this stage.
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Our Radu Albot vs Ben Shelton Prediction
Our prediction for Radu Albot v Ben Shelton is for Shelton to win in three sets. Shelton has had it tough recently, seeing more losses than wins. This may occasion a difficult start to his Washington campaign as Albot has the momentum, having won his three matches in Washington.
Nonetheless, Shelton should be able to rise to the occasion here and win in a decider. The American is a strong hardcourt player and has already won one tour title on the surface. A majority of his 23 wins at tour level this year have also been registered on hardcourts.
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