Gabriel Diallo vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2026 Dallas Open | First Round

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Ben Shelton goes up against Gabriel Diallo in round one of the Dallas Open.

Ranking points: ATP 500

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Venue: Ford Center at The Star, Frisco, USA

Surface: Indoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / USA – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Tennis Channel

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Gabriel Diallo vs Ben Shelton prediction

Gabriel Diallo has not made the best of starts to his 2026 campaign, with four losses from six matches. He suffered a surprising loss to Andrea Vavassori in Adelaide, though was given a tough draw at the Australian Open as he lost to third seed Alexander Zverev in the first-round, despite going a set up. Diallo suffered a surprising singles defeat in Davis Cup qualifying but did win his second match as Canada got past Brazil.

Ben Shelton enjoyed yet another deep run at a Grand Slam as he made it through to the last eight of the Australian Open with impressive wins over the likes of Ugo Humbert and Casper Ruud. However, the American would go on to lose to Jannik Sinner, making it nine consecutive losses to the four-time Grand Slam champion without picking up a set. 

Shelton leads the ATP head-to-head 1-0 after a comfortable win in Washington last year. His ranking, growing experience and serve makes the second seed one of the favourites for this event. While Diallo can be a dangerous player, he is prone to errors in sustained baseline rallies.

Gabriel Diallo vs Ben Shelton tip: Ben Shelton to win 2-0