Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi Preview & Prediction | 2024 Mexican Open | Round of 16
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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 500
When is Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi on and what time does it start? Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place on Thursday 29th February, 2024 – not before 02:40 (UK)
Where is Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi taking place? Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place at the Arena GNP Seguros in Acapulco, Mexico
What surface is Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi being played on? Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi
What channel is Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi on in the UK? Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Ben Shelton vs Matteo Arnaldi live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 17 Ben Shelton’s A-game is clearly a potent threat to any player on tour but recent defeats to the likes of tricky Adrian Mannarino, and Monday’s fight back from a set down to Dan Evans’ disruptive game, is further proof that he needs to work on alternatives too. The 21-year-old reached the semi-finals of the US Open last summer to prove his ability in these conditions but a five-set loss to Mannarino, in-form or not, should not have happened in Melbourne and it sets a blueprint for other foes to frustrate him with. World number 42 Matteo Arnaldi has already knocked out one hard-hitting American, stunning fourth seed Taylor Fritz in three sets on Monday to blow his quarter of the draw wide open, and the Italian is well capable of doubling down in this first encounter with Shelton. The crowd are certainly in for a treat between two impassioned rising stars but picking a winner is very tough indeed. Consider taking this match to see a decider but backing Shelton to earn at least a set is the sensible way to avoid a result.
TIP: BEN SHELTON TO WIN A SET
