

Ben Shelton defeated Joao Fonseca 6-3 3-6 6-3 in the Munich quarter-final on clay. The result followed the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #6, leading the head-to-head 1–0, defending last year's final. Ben Shelton extended the head-to-head to 2–0.
| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-09 | Montreal | R16 | hard | Ben Shelton | 3-6 6-7 |
Averages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (34 vs 25). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Performance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Shelton B.: 4 days rest · 3 matches, 59 games (7d) · Fonseca J.: 4 days rest · 1 match, 23 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 clay field, opponent-adjusted over 52 weeks). About