Francis Tiafoe vs Ben Shelton predictions, Sep 11, 2026

Sep 09, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

ATP US Open, on Friday,

Francis Tiafoe

Ben Shelton

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In an intriguing matchup at the 2026 ATP US Open, home favorite Francis Tiafoe will face off against fellow American Ben Shelton on September 11. Both players come into this clash in stellar form, having each secured five consecutive victories. This recent run sets the stage for a highly competitive encounter.

Tiafoe’s game is characterized by his explosive serve and aggressive baseline play, coupled with a strong ability to engage in lengthy rallies. His impressive home crowd support could also be a significant factor, providing him with the motivation to deliver peak performance.

On the other hand, Ben Shelton has proven to be a formidable opponent with his lightning-fast movement and powerful forehand. Shelton’s ability to dictate play from the baseline, combined with his tactical acumen, makes him a potent threat on any surface.

According to bookmakers, Tiafoe is listed at odds of 3.17 to win, while Shelton is favored at 1.35, reflecting their recent performances. Probability analysis suggests a 31.4% chance of a home victory for Tiafoe and a 68.6% likelihood of an away win for Shelton. With both players at the top of their game, this match promises to be a fascinating spectacle, though predicting an outright winner remains challenging.

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Tiafoe
28.2%		 Shelton
71.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:3

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Betting Odds

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Bwin 3.30 1.34
bet_at_home 3.58 1.33
betsson 3.29 1.32
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WilliamHill 3.5 1.3
Pinnacle 3.44 1.32
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Latest Results

08.09.26 Francis Tiafoe – Alex Michelsen – 3:2
06.09.26 Daniil Medvedev – Francis Tiafoe – 0:3
04.09.26 Valentin Vacherot – Francis Tiafoe – 0:3
02.09.26 Rei Sakamoto – Francis Tiafoe – 0:3
31.08.26 Martin Damm – Francis Tiafoe – 2:3		 08.09.26 Ben Shelton – Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – 3:2
06.09.26 Ben Shelton – Stefanos Tsitsipas – 3:0
04.09.26 Ben Shelton – Denis Shapovalov – 3:1
02.09.26 Ben Shelton – Hubert Hurkacz – 3:1
31.08.26 Ben Shelton – Tallon Griekspoor – 3:1

Facts

  • Tiafoe is ranked ATP: 12. Shelton is ranked ATP: 9.
  • Both players have recently enjoyed a winning streak.
  • In this match, Shelton is the team to beat.
  • We predict that Shelton will win today’s game, with odds of 1.33.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Tiafoe won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 5:9. (average 1.3:2.3).

    Latest Head To Head

    25.07.25 Ben Shelton – Francis Tiafoe – 2:0
    30.08.24 Ben Shelton – Francis Tiafoe – 2:3
    07.04.24 Ben Shelton – Francis Tiafoe – 2:1
    05.09.23 Francis Tiafoe – Ben Shelton – 1:3

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Zverev A. (1) Sonego L. 3 : 2
    2 Halys Q. Diaz Acosta F. 3 : 1
    3 Dimitrov G. (Q) Popyrin A. 1 : 3
    4 Hanfmann Y. Tabilo A. (25) 1 : 3
    5 Darderi L. (21) Wendelken H. (Q) 3 : 1
    6 Svrcina D. (Q) Royer V. 3 : 2
    7 Sweeny D. (WC) Moutet C. (RET.) 2 : 0
    8 Fery A. Musetti L. (13) 0 : 3
    9 Jodar R. (12) Bu Y. (LL) 0 : 3
    10 Marozsan F. Zheng M. (WC) 0 : 3
    11 Svajda Z. Altmaier D. 3 : 1
    12 Cerundolo J. M. Gea A. (LL) 2 : 3
    13 Bergs Z. (31) Taberner C. 3 : 1
    14 De Jong J. Passaro F. (Q) 3 : 2
    15 Choinski J. Van De Zandschulp B. 0 : 3
    16 Guerrieri A. (Q) De Minaur A. (6) 0 : 3
    17 Auger-Aliassime F. (3) Hijikata R. 3 : 1
    18 Burruchaga R. A. Khachanov K. 0 : 3
    19 Molcan A. Bonzi B. 1 : 3
    20 Giron M. Buse I. (32) 2 : 3
    21 Mensik J. (17) Mochizuki S. (LL) 3 : 0
    22 Rodionov J. (Q) Mpetshi Perricard G. 3 : 0
    23 Vallejo D. Monfils G. (WC) 1 : 3
    24 Borges N. Tien L. (14) 0 : 3
    25 Fritz T. (9) Blanch Dar. (WC) 3 : 0
    26 Bellucci M. Piros Z. (Q) 3 : 0
    27 Ugo Carabelli C. Struff J-L. 0 : 3
    28 Misolic F. Cerundolo F. (24) 0 : 3
    29 Blockx A. (28) Barrios Vera T. (Q) 3 : 0
    30 Shang J. Trungelliti M. 2 : 3
    31 Basavareddy N. (Q) Schoolkate T. (Q) 1 : 3
    32 Comesana F. Cobolli F. (5) 2 : 3
    33 Medvedev D. (7) Gaston H. (Q) 3 : 0
    34 Gorzny S. (WC) Collignon R. 3 : 2
    35 Munar J. Atmane T. 3 : 2
    36 Shimabukuro S. Rinderknech A. (26) 1 : 3
    37 Vacherot V. (22) Kovacevic A. 3 : 0
    38 Majchrzak K. Medjedovic H. 3 : 0
    39 Vukic A. Sakamoto R. (Q) 2 : 3
    40 Damm M. Tiafoe F. (11) 2 : 3
    41 Nakashima B. (16) Baez S. 3 : 0
    42 Michelsen A. Cina F. (Q) 3 : 0
    43 Merida Aguilar D. Fucsovics M. 3 : 0
    44 Virtanen O. (LL) Rublev A. (23) 2 : 3
    45 Etcheverry T. M. (27) Kopriva V. 3 : 0
    46 Landaluce M. Fearnley J. (LL) 2 : 3
    47 Berrettini M. Wawrinka S. (WC) 3 : 0
    48 Navone M. Djokovic N. (4) 3 : 2
    49 Shelton B. (8) Griekspoor T. 3 : 1
    50 Dzumhur D. Hurkacz H. 1 : 3
    51 Kecmanovic M. Shapovalov D. 1 : 3
    52 van Assche L. Norrie C. (29) 3 : 1
    53 Lehecka J. (18) Carreno-Busta P. 3 : 1
    54 Samuel T. (Q) Machac T. 3 : 0
    55 Harris L. (Q) Kennedy J. (WC) 3 : 0
    56 Tsitsipas S. Fils A. (10) 3 : 1
    57 Bublik A. (15) Wolf J.J. (WC) 3 : 1
    58 Tirante T. A. Mannarino A. 2 : 3
    59 Prizmic D. Shevchenko A. 3 : 2
    60 Wong C. (Q) Paul T. (20) 1 : 3
    61 Arnaldi M. (30) Duckworth J. 1 : 3
    62 Wu Y. Walton A. 3 : 0
    63 Faria J. Brooksby J. 3 : 2
    64 Safiullin R. Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 3

    1/32-finals

    1 Zverev A. (1) Halys Q. 3 : 2
    2 Popyrin A. Tabilo A. (25) 1 : 3
    3 Darderi L. (21) Svrcina D. 3 : 1
    4 Sweeny D. Musetti L. (13) 3 : 1
    5 Bu Y. Zheng M. 1 : 3
    6 Svajda Z. Gea A. 1 : 3
    7 Bergs Z. (31) De Jong J. 3 : 1
    8 Van De Zandschulp B. De Minaur A. (6) 3 : 0
    9 Auger-Aliassime F. (3) Khachanov K. 1 : 3
    10 Bonzi B. Buse I. (32) 3 : 0
    11 Mensik J. (17) Rodionov J. 3 : 1
    12 Monfils G. Tien L. (14) 0 : 3
    13 Fritz T. (9) Bellucci M. 3 : 0
    14 Struff J-L. Cerundolo F. (24) 2 : 3
    15 Blockx A. (28) Trungelliti M. 3 : 1
    16 Schoolkate T. Cobolli F. (5) 1 : 3
    17 Medvedev D. (7) Gorzny S. 3 : 0
    18 Munar J. Rinderknech A. (26) 0 : 3
    19 Vacherot V. (22) Majchrzak K. 3 : 1
    20 Sakamoto R. Tiafoe F. (11) 0 : 3
    21 Nakashima B. (16) Michelsen A. 0 : 3
    22 Merida Aguilar D. Rublev A. (23) 3 : 1
    23 Etcheverry T. M. (27) Fearnley J. 3 : 1
    24 Berrettini M. Navone M. 1 : 3
    25 Shelton B. (8) Hurkacz H. 3 : 1
    26 Shapovalov D. van Assche L. 3 : 0
    27 Lehecka J. (18) Samuel T. 3 : 0
    28 Harris L. Tsitsipas S. 1 : 3
    29 Bublik A. (15) Mannarino A. 3 : 0
    30 Prizmic D. Paul T. (20) 1 : 3
    31 Duckworth J. Wu Y. 0 : 3
    32 Faria J. Alcaraz C. (2) 1 : 3

    1/16-finals

    1 Zverev A. (1) Tabilo A. (25) 3 : 0
    2 Darderi L. (21) Sweeny D. 3 : 0
    3 Zheng M. Gea A. 2 : 3
    4 Bergs Z. (31) Van De Zandschulp B. 2 : 3
    5 Khachanov K. Bonzi B. 3 : 0
    6 Mensik J. (17) Tien L. (14) 2 : 3
    7 Fritz T. (9) Cerundolo F. (24) 2 : 3
    8 Blockx A. (28) Cobolli F. (5) 3 : 1
    9 Medvedev D. (7) Rinderknech A. (26) 3 : 0
    10 Vacherot V. (22) Tiafoe F. (11) 0 : 3
    11 Michelsen A. Merida Aguilar D. 3 : 0
    12 Etcheverry T. M. (27) Navone M. 3 : 0
    13 Shelton B. (8) Shapovalov D. 3 : 1
    14 Lehecka J. (18) Tsitsipas S. 1 : 3
    15 Bublik A. (15) Paul T. (20) 2 : 3
    16 Wu Y. Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 3

    1/8-finals

    1 Zverev A. (1) Darderi L. (21) 3 : 0
    2 Gea A. Van De Zandschulp B. 2 : 3
    3 Khachanov K. Tien L. (14) 3 : 2
    4 Cerundolo F. (24) Blockx A. (28) 1 : 3
    5 Medvedev D. (7) Tiafoe F. (11) 0 : 3
    6 Michelsen A. Etcheverry T. M. (27) 3 : 0
    7 Shelton B. (8) Tsitsipas S. 3 : 0
    8 Paul T. (20) Alcaraz C. (2) 0 : 3

    Quarter-finals

    1 Zverev A. (1) Van De Zandschulp B.
    2 Khachanov K. Blockx A. (28)
    3 Tiafoe F. (11) Michelsen A. 3 : 2
    4 Shelton B. (8) Alcaraz C. (2) 3 : 2

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 Tiafoe F. (11) Shelton B. (8)

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    ATP US Open Outrights

    1. Zverev Alexander: 2.03 (42.71%)

    2. Shelton Ben: 2.63 (32.97%)

    3. Tiafoe Frances: 7.11 (12.19%)

    4. Khachanov Karen: 15 (5.78%)

    5. Blockx Alexander: 26.43 (3.28%)

    6. Van De Zandschulp Botic: 48.86 (1.77%)

    7. Ruud Casper: 67 (1.29%)

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