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Nikoloz Basilashvili - Ben Shelton: our prediction

09/05/2026

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Nikoloz Basilashvili

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Ben Shelton

Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Ben Shelton Preview — Internazionali BNL d'Italia

First round match of the 2026 Italian Open on clay in Rome between Nikoloz Basilashvili and Ben Shelton. Shelton is the heavy favorite with odds of 1.26, while Basilashvili is the underdog at 3.74. Shelton has a better recent record and is more comfortable on clay.

Our Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Ben Shelton predictions

Victory for Ben Shelton

Shelton is the logical favorite with a very low odds (1.26). He has a 70% win rate as a favorite in his last 10 matches, compared to 60% for Basilashvili. Additionally, Shelton is better ranked and more effective on clay.

1.27

Confidence

Very high

Under 2.5 sets in the match

Shelton is the favorite and has a 2-set win rate of 40% outside of Grand Slams. Basilashvili, as an underdog, has a 2-set loss rate of 60% outside of Grand Slams. The match should end in two sets.

1.46

Confidence

High

Under 22.5 games in the match

Since Shelton is the heavy favorite, he is likely to win in straight sets. Basilashvili has lost 1 set as a favorite in 60% of his matches, but as an underdog, he could lose quickly. The total games should be under 22.5.

1.85

Confidence

High

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Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Ben Shelton Statistics

History

Surface

Win

	Nikoloz Basilashvili	Ben Shelton
Win \| Lose	6 4	6 4
Win Lose

% of match in X sets

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	30%	70%
% of match in 4 sets or more	70%	30%

% of match in X sets when favorite

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	20%	70%
% of match in 4 sets or more	80%	30%

% of match in X sets when outsider

	1	2

% of match in 3 sets	40%	60%
% of match in 4 sets or more	50%	40%

Win by being a favorite

	1	2
Global	60%	70%
rated between 1.0 and 1.2	0%	0%
rated between 1.21 and 1.5	50%	66%
rated between 1.51 and 1.8	100%	100%

Win by being an outsider

	1	2
Global	60%	40%
Against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2	0%	0%
Against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5	33%	66%
Against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8	71%	100%

Has won at least 1 set by being outsider

	1	2
Global	70%	50%
Against an opponent rated between 1.0 and 1.2	0%	0%
Against an opponent rated between 1.21 and 1.5	66%	66%
Against an opponent rated between 1.51 and 1.8	71%	100%

Has lost at least 1 set by being favorite

	1	2
Global	60%	60%
rated between 1.00 and 1.20	100%	100%
rated between 1.21 and 1.5	50%	66%
rated between 1.51 and 1.80	50%	50%

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