Ben Shelton has been handed a tough draw at the US Open and shown resilience to get through. Denis Shapovalov can win a set in New York, but Shelton should be too good in the end.
| Ben Shelton | Denis Shapovalov | |
|---|---|---|
| Nationality | United States | Canada |
| Age | 23 (9 October 2002) | 27 (15 April 1999) |
| Height | 6'4" (1.93m) | 6'1" (1.85m) |
| Plays | Left-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Ranking | 9 | 48 |
| Career High | 5 (November 2025) | 10 (September 2020) |
| ATP Tour Titles | 7 | 4 |
| 2026 ATP Tour Titles | 4 | 0 |
| Grand Slam Titles | 0 | 0 |
| US Open Best Result | Semi-Finals (2023) | Quarter-Finals (2020) |
HTH
Ben Shelton is 4-0 against Denis Shapovalov.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dallas | Hard | SF | Shelton | 4-6 6-4 7-6 |
| 2024 | Shanghai Masters | Hard | R64 | Shelton | 6-3 7-5 |
| 2024 | Washington | Hard | QF | Shelton | 7-6 6-6 |
| 2024 | Wimbledon | Grass | R32 | Shelton | 6-7 6-2 6-4 4-6 6-2 |
Shelton Chasing Fifth 2026 Title
Ben Shelton has won four titles this year, lifting trophies in Dallas, Munich and Stuttgart. He was on fire in Montreal where he didn’t drop a set, beating Brandon Nakashima 6-3 7-6 in the final.
The 23-year-old lost in his opening match in Cincinnati, beaten 6-4 6-4 by Jaime Faria.
The World No.9 had a shocking start at the US Open but came back to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6 6-2, ending with 40 winners and 26 unforced errors.
Shelton had another tough clash against Hubert Hurkacz, getting through 6-3 5-7 7-6 7-5 after winning 66% of his 2nd serves.
Shapovalov Playing Well in New York
Denis Shapovalov hasn’t won a title in over a year, splitting with Mikael Tillström in February and coached by his wife Mirjam Björklund since June.
The Canadian dropped to World No.68 in July before going close in Los Cabos. He didn’t face a Top 30 player on his way to the final where he was the favourite, beaten 6-3 6-4 by Arthur Gea.
Retirement ended his campaign early in Montreal but he returned to action in Cincinnati, beaten in 3 sets by Rafael Jodar in the second round.
Shapovalov is playing well at the US Open, defeating Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4 4-6 6-4 6-1 and Luca Van Assche 6-0 6-4 7-6. He has hit 114 winners and 67 unforced errors in new York.
How to Watch Ben Shelton vs Denis Shapovalov Live
- Event: 2026 US Open
- Round: Third Round
- Date: Friday 4 September 2026
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