Ben Shelton vs Jannik Sinner predictions, Jan 27, 2026

Jan 26, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

ATP Australian Open, on Tuesday,

Ben Shelton

Jannik Sinner

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In an intriguing showdown at the 2026 ATP Australian Open, Ben Shelton is set to face Jannik Sinner, with Shelton playing on home turf. Recent form indicates a slight edge for the American, who has secured victories in 4 of his last 5 matches. His powerful serve and aggressive baseline play have been key assets, especially in high-stakes encounters.

Conversely, Jannik Sinner, while slightly less consistent with 3 wins from his last 5 outings, has shown resilience and tactical acumen on the court, making him a formidable opponent. Sinner’s ability to read the game and counterattack effectively allows him to capitalize on any lapses in his opponent’s concentration, making him a dangerous player in crucial moments.

Bookmakers have set the odds at 3.3 for a home win for Shelton compared to 1.33 for an away win for Sinner, reflecting the expectation of Sinner’s dominance. Our model places the probability of a Shelton win at 24.9%, while Sinner holds a strong 75.1% chance of emerging victorious. As both players bring their skills and strategies to the court, fans can anticipate a closely fought contest, though Sinner’s recent form and odds suggest he may have the upper hand.

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Shelton
28.7%		 Sinner
71.3%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 3.30 1.33

Latest Results

26.01.26 Ben Shelton – Casper Ruud – 3:1
23.01.26 Ben Shelton – Valentin Vacherot – 3:0
21.01.26 Ben Shelton – Dane Sweeny – 3:0
19.01.26 Ben Shelton – Ugo Humbert – 3:0
15.01.26 Ben Shelton – Sebastian Baez – 0:2		 26.01.26 Luciano Darderi – Jannik Sinner – 0:3
23.01.26 Eliot Spizzirri – Jannik Sinner – 1:3
22.01.26 James Duckworth – Jannik Sinner – 0:3
20.01.26 Hugo Gaston – Jannik Sinner – Gaston H. retired
10.01.26 Jannik Sinner – Carlos Alcaraz Garfia – 0:2

Facts

  • Shelton is ranked ATP: 7. Sinner is ranked ATP: 2.
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Shelton won 0.
  • Shelton is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).
  • Sinner has been unpredictable lately (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Sinner may have a physical advantage due to more rest days in recent times.
  • In this match, Sinner is the team to beat.
  • In the last 9 head-to-head matches, Shelton won 1 match, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 2:20. (average 0.2:2.2).

    Latest Head To Head

    14.11.25 Jannik Sinner – Ben Shelton – 2:0
    31.10.25 Ben Shelton – Jannik Sinner – 0:2
    09.07.25 Jannik Sinner – Ben Shelton – 3:0
    24.01.25 Jannik Sinner – Ben Shelton – 3:0
    09.10.24 Jannik Sinner – Ben Shelton – 2:0

    Standings

    Draw

    Singles – Main

    1/64-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Walton A. 3 : 0
    2 Hanfmann Y. Svajda Z. (Q) 3 : 1
    3 Zheng M. (Q) Korda S. 3 : 2
    4 Schoolkate T. Moutet C. (32) 0 : 3
    5 Paul T. (19) Kovacevic A. 3 : 0
    6 Tirante T. A. Vukic A. 3 : 0
    7 Budkov Kjaer N. (Q) Opelka R. 0 : 3
    8 Misolic F. Davidovich Fokina A. (14) 0 : 3
    9 Bublik A. (10) Brooksby J. 3 : 0
    10 Ugo Carabelli C. Fucsovics M. 0 : 3
    11 Kecmanovic M. Etcheverry T. M. 2 : 3
    12 Fery A. (Q) Cobolli F. (20) 3 : 0
    13 Tiafoe F. (29) Kubler J. (Q) 3 : 0
    14 Kypson P. (WC) Comesana F. 1 : 3
    15 Navone M. Medjedovic H. 1 : 3
    16 McDonald M. (LL) De Minaur A. (6) 0 : 3
    17 Zverev A. (3) Diallo G. 3 : 1
    18 Popyrin A. Muller A. 2 : 3
    19 Nava E. Jacquet K. (WC) 3 : 2
    20 Bonzi B. Norrie C. (26) 2 : 3
    21 Cerundolo F. (18) Zhang Z. 3 : 0
    22 Draxl L. (Q) Dzumhur D. 0 : 3
    23 Blockx A. (LL) Faria J. (Q) 1 : 3
    24 Arnaldi M. Rublev A. (13) 0 : 3
    25 Medvedev D. (11) De Jong J. 3 : 0
    26 Halys Q. Tabilo A. 3 : 0
    27 Majchrzak K. Fearnley J. 3 : 1
    28 Marozsan F. Rinderknech A. (24) 3 : 1
    29 Tien L. (25) Giron M. 3 : 2
    30 Ymer E. (Q) Shevchenko A. 1 : 3
    31 Cerundolo J. M. Thompson J. (WC) 1 : 3
    32 Borges N. Auger-Aliassime F. (RET.) (7) 2 : 1
    33 Musetti L. (5) Collignon R. (RET.) 2 : 1
    34 Sonego L. Taberner C. 3 : 0
    35 Dimitrov G. Machac T. 0 : 3
    36 Mochizuki S. Tsitsipas S. (31) 1 : 3
    37 Lehecka J. (17) Gea A. (Q) 0 : 3
    38 Djere L. Wawrinka S. (WC) 1 : 3
    39 Kopriva V. Struff J-L. 3 : 2
    40 Royer V. Fritz T. (9) 1 : 3
    41 Mensik J. (16) Carreno-Busta P. 3 : 2
    42 Sakamoto R. (Q) Jodar R. (Q) 2 : 3
    43 Hurkacz H. Bergs Z. 3 : 1
    44 Quinn E. Griekspoor T. (23) 3 : 0
    45 Nakashima B. (27) Van De Zandschulp B. 1 : 3
    46 Shang J. Bautista-Agut R. 3 : 1
    47 Atmane T. Maestrelli F. (Q) 2 : 3
    48 Martinez P. Djokovic N. (4) 0 : 3
    49 Shelton B. (8) Humbert U. 3 : 0
    50 Sweeny D. (Q) Monfils G. 3 : 1
    51 Mannarino A. Hijikata R. (WC) 0 : 3
    52 Damm M. (Q) Vacherot V. (30) 0 : 3
    53 Shapovalov D. (21) Bu Y. (WC) 3 : 0
    54 Altmaier D. Cilic M. 0 : 3
    55 Munar J. Svrcina D. 3 : 2
    56 Bellucci M. Ruud C. (12) 0 : 3
    57 Khachanov K. (15) Michelsen A. 3 : 2
    58 O’Connell C. (WC) Basavareddy N. (Q) 2 : 3
    59 Mpetshi Perricard G. Baez S. 2 : 3
    60 Garin C. Darderi L. (22) 0 : 3
    61 Fonseca J. (28) Spizzirri E. 1 : 3
    62 Nardi L. Wu Y. (Q) 1 : 3
    63 Duckworth J. (WC) Prizmic D. (LL) 3 : 2
    64 Gaston H. (RET.) Sinner J. (2) 0 : 2

    1/32-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Hanfmann Y. 3 : 0
    2 Zheng M. (RET.) Moutet C. (32) 1 : 2
    3 Paul T. (19) Tirante T. A. 3 : 0
    4 Opelka R. Davidovich Fokina A. (14) 2 : 3
    5 Bublik A. (10) Fucsovics M. 3 : 0
    6 Etcheverry T. M. Fery A. 3 : 0
    7 Tiafoe F. (29) Comesana F. 3 : 1
    8 Medjedovic H. De Minaur A. (6) 1 : 3
    9 Zverev A. (3) Muller A. 3 : 1
    10 Nava E. Norrie C. (26) 1 : 3
    11 Cerundolo F. (18) Dzumhur D. 3 : 0
    12 Faria J. Rublev A. (13) 1 : 3
    13 Medvedev D. (11) Halys Q. 3 : 1
    14 Majchrzak K. Marozsan F. 0 : 3
    15 Tien L. (25) Shevchenko A. 3 : 1
    16 Thompson J. Borges N. 1 : 3
    17 Musetti L. (5) Sonego L. 3 : 0
    18 Machac T. Tsitsipas S. (31) 3 : 1
    19 Gea A. Wawrinka S. 2 : 3
    20 Kopriva V. Fritz T. (9) 0 : 3
    21 Mensik J. (16) Jodar R. 3 : 0
    22 Hurkacz H. Quinn E. 0 : 3
    23 Van De Zandschulp B. Shang J. 3 : 0
    24 Maestrelli F. Djokovic N. (4) 0 : 3
    25 Shelton B. (8) Sweeny D. 3 : 0
    26 Hijikata R. Vacherot V. (30) 1 : 3
    27 Shapovalov D. (21) Cilic M. 0 : 3
    28 Munar J. Ruud C. (12) 0 : 3
    29 Khachanov K. (15) Basavareddy N. 3 : 0
    30 Baez S. Darderi L. (22) 1 : 3
    31 Spizzirri E. Wu Y. 3 : 2
    32 Duckworth J. Sinner J. (2) 0 : 3

    1/16-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Moutet C. (32) 3 : 0
    2 Paul T. (19) Davidovich Fokina A. (RET.) (14) 2 : 0
    3 Bublik A. (10) Etcheverry T. M. 3 : 0
    4 Tiafoe F. (29) De Minaur A. (6) 0 : 3
    5 Zverev A. (3) Norrie C. (26) 3 : 1
    6 Cerundolo F. (18) Rublev A. (13) 3 : 0
    7 Medvedev D. (11) Marozsan F. 3 : 2
    8 Tien L. (25) Borges N. 3 : 0
    9 Musetti L. (5) Machac T. 3 : 2
    10 Wawrinka S. Fritz T. (9) 1 : 3
    11 Mensik J. (16) Quinn E. 3 : 0
    12 Van De Zandschulp B. Djokovic N. (4) 0 : 3
    13 Shelton B. (8) Vacherot V. (30) 3 : 0
    14 Cilic M. Ruud C. (12) 1 : 3
    15 Khachanov K. (15) Darderi L. (22) 1 : 3
    16 Spizzirri E. Sinner J. (2) 1 : 3

    1/8-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) Paul T. (19) 3 : 0
    2 Bublik A. (10) De Minaur A. (6) 0 : 3
    3 Zverev A. (3) Cerundolo F. (18) 3 : 0
    4 Medvedev D. (11) Tien L. (25) 0 : 3
    5 Musetti L. (5) Fritz T. (9) 3 : 0
    6 Mensik J. (16) Djokovic N. (WO.) (4)
    7 Shelton B. (8) Ruud C. (12) 3 : 1
    8 Darderi L. (22) Sinner J. (2) 0 : 3

    Quarter-finals

    1 Alcaraz C. (1) De Minaur A. (6)
    2 Zverev A. (3) Tien L. (25)
    3 Musetti L. (5) Djokovic N. (4)
    4 Shelton B. (8) Sinner J. (2)

    Semi-finals

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2
    2 TBD #3 TBD #4

    Final

    1 TBD #1 TBD #2

    ATP Australian Open Outrights

    1. Sinner Jannik: 1.8 (44.28%)

    2. Alcaraz Carlos: 2.45 (32.53%)

    3. Djokovic Novak: 7.5 (10.63%)

    4. Zverev Alexander: 21 (3.8%)

    5. De Minaur Alex: 29 (2.75%)

    6. Shelton Ben: 34 (2.34%)

    7. Tien Learner: 41 (1.94%)

    8. Musetti Lorenzo: 46 (1.73%)

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