Ben Shelton vs Sho Shimabukuro — Stuttgart Quarter-final
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Shelton B.
Ben Shelton defeated Sho Shimabukuro 4-6 6-3 6-4 in the Stuttgart quarter-final on grass. The result followed the form book — Ben Shelton came in ranked #6, defending last year's semi-final.
Around the match
“It wasn't easy today. Fortunately, I had the chance to play again. I want to thank the crowd, they supported me fantastically. The fans give me so much energy.”
Shelton B.bossopen.com ↗“I'm used to playing like this from early on, you grow up with it. As long as it doesn't get too dark and the weather cooperates, it will be a great match.”
Shelton B.bossopen.com ↗
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Key context
- Match story: Ben Shelton dropped the opening set before beating Sho Shimabukuro 4–6 6–3 6–4.
Head to head
No previous meetings on record.
Statistics
This seasonAverages over each player's completed matches in the selected window (34 vs 35). ATP, WTA & Challenger.
Clutch
Under pressurePerformance in the biggest moments — break points, deciding sets and tiebreaks (0–100, higher is better). About
Freshness
Recent loadShelton B.: 3 days rest · 3 matches, 59 games (7d) · Shimabukuro S.: 5 days rest · 3 matches, 64 games (7d). Higher means fresher. About