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Ruud vs Shelton Prediction

Monday, Oct 26, 2026, Time TBA, Round 1

Agatha Research Desk

PREDICTION

AGATHA'S PICKPRED1U

Shelton to Win

64%WIN CHANCE

PREDICTED SETS

RuudRuud
0-2
SheltonShelton

Predicted 0-2

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Who will win Ruud vs Shelton?

Ben Shelton. Agatha gives Shelton a 64% chance to win and predicts a 2-0 win in sets. It is Agatha's prediction for this match, sealed and graded like every pick.

Why Agatha picks Shelton

The latest meeting went to Shelton, who beat Ruud 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 in Round 4 of the Australian Open on Jan 26, 2026. Shelton is 26-8 on hard courts this year, and he is 40-15 on the main tour this year. He also beat Carlos Alcaraz 6-7, 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6 in the quarterfinal of the US Open on Sep 8. Agatha predicts straight sets and gives Shelton about a 2-in-3 chance to win. The risk is Shelton lost to Arthur Gea 7-6, 7-6 in Round 3 of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on Oct 11.

Ruud vs Shelton recent form

Ruud: last 5 matches

Last 5: 3-2

  1. Oct 16Rafael JodarL6-4, 4-6, 3-6
  2. Oct 14Felix Auger-AliassimeW5-2 ret.
  3. Oct 12Learner TienW6-4, 7-6(3)
  4. Oct 10Bu YunchaoketeW6-1, 7-6(2)
  5. Sep 30Luciano DarderiL6-7(3), 3-6

Shelton: last 5 matches

Last 5: 3-2

  1. Oct 11Arthur GeaL6-7(5), 6-7(3)
  2. Oct 9Daniel AltmaierW6-3, 7-6(6)
  3. Sep 13Alexander ZverevL3-6, 6-7(2), 7-5, 2-6
  4. Sep 11Frances TiafoeW4-6, 6-3, 6-3, 7-5
  5. Sep 8Carlos AlcarazW6-7(5), 6-1, 6-3, 1-6, 7-6(7)

Ruud vs Shelton head-to-head

Since Aug 17, 2022: Ruud 2, Shelton 2

  1. Jan 26, 2026Shelton 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4Australian Open, Round 4
  2. Feb 29, 2024Ruud 6-7(7), 6-4, 6-4Abierto Mexicano Telcel presentado por HSBC, Quarterfinal
  3. Apr 18, 2023Ruud 6-2, 7-6(1)Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell, Round 2
  4. Aug 17, 2022Shelton 6-3, 6-3Cincinnati Open, Round 2

Ruud vs Shelton player stats

  • Casper Ruud

    ATP ranking
    No. 242,095 pts
    2026 record
    27-17
    Titles
    1427 finals
  • Ben Shelton

    ATP ranking
    No. 44,720 pts
    2026 record
    40-154 titles
    Titles
    710 finals