

Alexander Zverev defeated Ben Shelton 7-6 7-6 in the Stuttgart semi-final on grass. The result followed the form book — Alexander Zverev came in ranked #3, leading the head-to-head 4–0. Alexander Zverev extended the head-to-head to 5–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-09 | Tour Finals | RR | hard | Alexander Zverev | 6-3 7-6 |
| 2025-08-07 | Cincinnati Masters | QF | hard | Alexander Zverev | 6-2 6-2 |
| 2025-04-14 | Munich | F | clay | Alexander Zverev | 6-2 6-4 |
| 2024-08-12 | Cincinnati Masters | QF | hard | Alexander Zverev | 3-6 7-6 7-5 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (127 vs 101). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Zverev A.: 2 days rest · 2 matches, 53 games (7d) · Shelton B.: 3 days rest · 3 matches, 59 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About
Each player's serve crossed against the other's return, converted to expected hold of serve. Recent completed matches, ATP, WTA & Challenger. About
Per-surface Serve / Return Rating (0–100, percentile within the grass field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About