Key Highlights
- Tennis match between Ben Shelton and Andrey Rublev set for the third round of 2025 Paris Masters.
- Shelton is fifth-seeded while Rublev is No. 12-seeded in this tournament.
- This will be their first match since Shelton won against Rublev last year at Basel on an indoor hard court.
- Shelton’s form has been inconsistent, with early exits at Shanghai and Basel.
Tennis Match Preview: Ben Shelton vs Andrey Rublev for Paris Masters 2025
One of the highly anticipated third-round fixtures at the Paris Masters 2025 will see fifth-seeded American tennis player Ben Shelton face No. 12-seeded Russian Andrey Rublev. The match is scheduled for October 30, 2025, in Paris La Défense Arena.
Form and Recent Performances
Entering the tournament, Shelton’s form has shown inconsistencies with early exits at both Shanghai and Basel. However, he managed to secure a win over Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in the first round of Paris Masters with a score of 7-6 (4), 6-3.
Rublev, on the other hand, has been on a five-match losing streak since the US Open. He only broke this sequence after winning his first two matches at Paris Masters against Jacob Fearnley and Learner Tien, both with scores of 6-1, 6-4 and 6-4, 6-4 respectively.
Head-to-Head Analysis
Their sole encounter so far took place on an indoor hard court at Basel last year. Shelton emerged victorious in a close match with scores of 7-5, 6-7 (3), and 6-4. This victory gives Shelton the head-to-head advantage over Rublev.
Match Prediction
Based on their recent performances, Ben Shelton is currently favored to win against Andrey Rublev. However, a tight three-set battle is expected as Shelton has shown strong first-serve points (86%) but struggled with second-serve points (70%). In contrast, Rublev’s first-serve efficiency is slightly lower at 81%, but he has better control over his second serve (49%) and has faced more break-point situations.
The key to Rublev’s success will be his aggressive return games and forcing Shelton into more net play.
Meanwhile, Shelton’s high serving numbers on hard courts could prove advantageous. The tournament is keenly watched by tennis enthusiasts for this exciting clash between these two talented players.
