Ben Shelton vs Ignacio Buse Preview & Prediction | 2025 US Open | First Round
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Ben Shelton begins his US Open campaign against Ignacio Buse in the first-round.
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Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York, USA
Surface: Outdoor hard
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Ben Shelton vs Ignacio Buse prediction
Ben Shelton reached new heights in the lead up to the US Open as he won his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto after defeating Karen Khachanov in the final. The American kept the momentum going with three more victories in Cincinnati before he finally ran out of a steam in the quarter-finals against Alexander Zverev. Shelton begins his campaign viewed as one of the favourites for a deep run, having already reached the semi-finals here as a 20-year-old in 2023.
Ignacio Buse will be his first-round opponent after he qualified for the major with three straight wins. The 21-year-old is currently ranked 136 in the world. He competes almost exclusively on the Challenger Tour and usually plays clay court tournaments, though he is still suited to hard courts.
Shelton also has a strong recent record at Grand Slams, having broken new ground at all three previous majors this season. He’s a player for the big occasion and will be raring to go in front of an expectant home crowd. Shelton is a hot favourite to win this in straights.
Ben Shelton vs Ignacio Buse tip: Ben Shelton to win 3-0
