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Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Indian Wells Masters

Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini – First Round – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Indian Wells Masters

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THE FACTS

When is Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini on and what time does it start? Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini will take place on Thursday 9th March, 2023 – not before 20:20 (UK)

Where is Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini taking place? Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini will take place at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in California, USA

What surface is Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini being played on? Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini will take place on an outdoor hard court

Where can I get tickets for Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini

What channel is Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini on in the UK? Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini will be televised live on the Amazon Prime app on Smart TVs

Where can I stream Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini in the UK? Amazon Prime subscribers can stream Ben Shelton vs Fabio Fognini live on Prime Video, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live

THE PREDICTION

20-year-old Ben Shelton comes into Indian Wells with a lot of hype to manage after he burst onto the scene at the Australian Open in January, reaching the quarter-finals before a four-set defeat to Tommy Paul. Two defeats from three since on tour are understandable after such a come down but rapturous home support should help him through this opener against former world number nine Fabio Fognini, who will likely not respond well to the partisan atmosphere. 35-year-old Fognini has won just one of his six matches so far this season as he continues to drift further from his previous heights but it would not be a surprise to see him take a set out of spite more than anything. Back Shelton to win outright.