Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2024 Australian Open | Third Round
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THE FACTS
When is Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton on and what time does it start? Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton will take place on Friday 19th January, 2024 – not before 03:15 (UK)
Where is Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton taking place? Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton being played on? Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton
What channel is Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton on in the UK? Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Adrian Mannarino vs Ben Shelton live on their website
THE PREDICTION
This could be a thrilling clash of styles between two left-handers in powerful American Ben Shelton and France’s disruptive number one Adrian Mannarino. 35-year-old Mannarino brought a career-high ATP world ranking of 19th into the Australian Open and he is in a flat-out race with Ugo Humbert to remain French number one this fortnight. Back-to-back five set victories over former champion Stan Wawrinka and Jaume Munar so far in Melbourne could see the veteran struggle against young rising star Ben Shelton but he beat the American in three sets at the Miami Open last March to lead their head-to-head and he has enjoyed the best form of his career over the last six or so months – winning three ATP titles.
World number 16 Shelton dropped a set against Christopher O’Connell on Wednesday but he has looked in serious shape so far as he aims to emulate his dream debut run to the quarter-finals here last season. The 21-year-old will be desperate for a rematch with Novak Djokovic in the round of 16 but he is well capable of taking his eye off of the ball in this clash with perennial underdog Mannarino. Back Shelton to edge this outright, with both players likely to take sets.
TIP: BEN SHELTON TO WIN
