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Gael Monfils vs Ben Shelton Prediction & Picks - ATP Australian Open
by Lou Aguila | in ATP Australian Open Picks
It’s young gun vs. old guard in the round of 16 at the 2025 Australian Open as Ben Shelton of the United States lock horns with veteran Gael Monfils of France on Monday for the right to move into the men’s singles quarterfinal. For the second straight match, Shelton managed to avoid going into the fifth set. The big-serving American smashed his way to the fourth round with a 6-3 3-6 6-4 7-6(5) victory over Lorenzo Musetti of Italy. Known for his thunderous serves and booming aces, Shelton only recorded 11 aces against Musetti, though it was more than enough to set the tone of the match. The American won 81 percent of his first serves and converted 3 of 6 break points to bag the win. Monfils continued to fend off father time as the veteran rallied to send 2024 US Open runner-up Taylor Fritz home 3-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4. Monfil dug deep from his bag of tricks to come out on top of every important rally and win the big points in the match. With the victory, Monfils becomes the oldest player since Roger Federer to advance into the round of 16 of the Australian Open.
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Gael Monfils vs Ben Shelton Form
Gael Monfils and Ben Shelton Latest Matches
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Nov 21, 2024 - Davis Cup
Oct 30, 2024 - Rolex Paris Masters
Gael Monfils - Ben Shelton Key Points
- Gael Monfils becomes the oldest player since Roger Federer to reach the round of 16 of the Australian Open.
- Gael Monfils defeated Taylor Fritz 3-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4 in the third round.
- Ben Shelton defeated Lorenzo Musetti 3-6 7-5 7-6(1) 6-4 in the third round.
- Ben Shelton and Gael Monfils will play for the first time.
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Our Gael Monfils vs Ben Shelton Prediction
Gael Monfils has beaten a handful of big serves over the two past weeks, including countryman Giovanni Perricard 7-6(7) 6-3 6-7(6) 6-7(5) 6-4 in the first round. This only means that Monfils is prepared for Shelton’s burgeoning play style despite this is the first time they will play each other. I believe Monfils’ current form would beat Shelton in a fantastic duel between two of the most entertaining players on the tour. Fun fact: Monfils has scored more aces in this year’s Australian Open (54) than Shelton (40). Our betting prediction for Gael Monfils vs. Ben Shelton: Monfils will win.
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