Nikoloz Basilashvili vs Ben Shelton predictions, May 08, 2026

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As Nikoloz Basilashvili prepares to host Ben Shelton in the ATP Roma on May 8, 2026, the match promises to be an intriguing clash between two players demonstrating contrasting recent forms. Basilashvili has managed to secure victories in 3 out of his last 5 matches, showcasing resilience and tactical adaptability on the court. Known for his powerful groundstrokes, Basilashvili will look to leverage his experience and home advantage to challenge Shelton effectively.

On the other hand, Shelton enters the match with a more impressive record, winning 4 of his last 5 matches. His explosive serve and agility have been key components of his recent success, making him a formidable opponent. Shelton will aim to dictate play and capitalize on any opportunities to disrupt Basilashvili’s rhythm.

The bookmakers’ odds reflect this disparity in form, offering odds of 3.93 for the home player and 1.25 for the away favorite. While Basilashvili’s ability to play well on home turf may provide an edge, Shelton’s current momentum cannot be overlooked. Ultimately, this match could swing either way, depending on each player’s execution.

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Basilashvili 24.1%

Shelton 75.9%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
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	3.93		1.25

Latest Results

07.05.26 Nikoloz Basilashvili – Daniel Merida Aguilar – 2:1 05.05.26 Rinky Hijikata – Nikoloz Basilashvili – 0:2 04.05.26 Elmer Moller – Nikoloz Basilashvili – 1:2 28.04.26 Nikoloz Basilashvili – Sandro Kopp – 0:2 22.04.26 Nikoloz Basilashvili – Sebastian Ofner – 0:2

24.04.26 Ben Shelton – Dino Prizmic – 1:2 19.04.26 Flavio Cobolli – Ben Shelton – 0:2 18.04.26 Alex Molcan – Ben Shelton – 0:2 17.04.26 Joao Fonseca – Ben Shelton – 1:2 15.04.26 Alexander Blockx – Ben Shelton – 0:2

Facts

Basilashvili is ranked ATP: 117. Shelton is ranked ATP: 6.

Basilashvili has been quite unpredictable recently (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Shelton is currently in excellent shape (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

Basilashvili may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Shelton is seen as the favorite.

Recently, the players have not faced each other.

Standings

Draw

Singles – Main

1/64-finals

1	Sinner J. (1)	Bye
2	Ofner S.	Michelsen A.
3	Popyrin A.	Berrettini M.	2 : 0
4	Bye	Mensik J. (26)
5	Tiafoe F. (20)	Bye
6	Sonego L.	Buse I.
7	Pellegrino A. (Q)	Nardi L. (WC)
8	Bye	Fils A. (15)
9	Rublev A. (12)	Bye
10	Svrcina D. (Q)	Kecmanovic M.	0 : 2
11	Garin C. (Q)	Cerundolo J. M.
12	Bye	Davidovich Fokina A. (21)
13	Nakashima B. (30)	Bye
14	Bautista-Agut R.	Maestrelli F. (WC)
15	Basilashvili N. (Q)	Merida Aguilar D. (Q)	2 : 1
16	Bye	Shelton B. (5)
17	Auger-Aliassime F. (4)	Bye
18	Shapovalov D.	Navone M.
19	Medjedovic H.	Royer V.
20	Bye	Fonseca J. (27)
21	Etcheverry T. M. (24)	Bye
22	Burruchaga R. A.	Bellucci M.
23	Giron M.	Cilic M.	0 : 2
24	Bye	Vacherot V. (14)
25	Cobolli F. (10)	Bye
26	Bergs Z.	Atmane T.	0 : 2
27	Tirante T. A.	Cadenasso G. (WC)
28	Bye	Norrie C. (17)
29	Moutet C. (28)	Bye
30	Quinn E.	Llamas Ruiz P. (Q)
31	Tsitsipas S.	Machac T.
32	Bye	Medvedev D. (7)
33	Musetti L. (8)	Bye
34	Fearnley J. (Q)	Mpetshi Perricard G.	1 : 2
35	Carreno-Busta P. (Q)	Tabilo A.	0 : 2
36	Bye	Cerundolo F. (25)
37	Ruud C. (23)	Bye
38	Trungelliti M.	Svajda Z.	1 : 2
39	Struff J-L.	Comesana F. (Q)	2 : 0
40	Bye	Lehecka J. (11)
41	Khachanov K. (13)	Bye
42	Ugo Carabelli C.	Shevchenko A.	1 : 2
43	Muller A.	Van De Zandschulp B.	0 : 2
44	Bye	Kovacevic A. (LL)
45	Humbert U. (31)	Bye
46	Marozsan F.	Kopriva V.	0 : 2
47	Fucsovics M.	Prizmic D. (Q)	0 : 2
48	Bye	Djokovic N. (3)
49	De Minaur A. (6)	Bye
50	Arnaldi M. (WC)	Munar J.	2 : 1
51	De Jong J. (Q)	Borges N.	0 : 2
52	Bye	Jodar R. (32)
53	Tien L. (19)	Bye
54	Dzumhur D.	Mannarino A.	2 : 0
55	Brooksby J.	Baez S.	0 : 2
56	Bye	Bublik A. (9)
57	Paul T. (16)	Bye
58	Vukic A.	Kypson P. (Q)	2 : 1
59	Hurkacz H.	Hanfmann Y.	1 : 2
60	Bye	Darderi L. (18)
61	Griekspoor T. (29)	Bye
62	Cina F. (WC)	Blockx A.	1 : 2
63	Zhang Z. (PR)	Altmaier D.	1 : 2
64	Bye	Zverev A. (2)

1/32-finals

1	Sinner J. (1)	TBD #2
2	Popyrin A.	Mensik J. (26)
3	Tiafoe F. (20)	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	Fils A. (15)
5	Rublev A. (12)	Kecmanovic M.
6	TBD #11	Davidovich Fokina A. (21)
7	Nakashima B. (30)	TBD #14
8	Basilashvili N.	Shelton B. (5)
9	Auger-Aliassime F. (4)	TBD #18
10	TBD #19	Fonseca J. (27)
11	Etcheverry T. M. (24)	TBD #22
12	Cilic M.	Vacherot V. (14)
13	Cobolli F. (10)	Atmane T.
14	TBD #27	Norrie C. (17)
15	Moutet C. (28)	TBD #30
16	TBD #31	Medvedev D. (7)
17	Musetti L. (8)	Mpetshi Perricard G.
18	Tabilo A.	Cerundolo F. (25)
19	Ruud C. (23)	Svajda Z.
20	Struff J-L.	Lehecka J. (11)
21	Khachanov K. (13)	Shevchenko A.
22	Van De Zandschulp B.	Kovacevic A.
23	Humbert U. (31)	Kopriva V.
24	Prizmic D.	Djokovic N. (3)
25	De Minaur A. (6)	Arnaldi M.
26	Borges N.	Jodar R. (32)
27	Tien L. (19)	Dzumhur D.
28	Baez S.	Bublik A. (9)
29	Paul T. (16)	Vukic A.
30	Hanfmann Y.	Darderi L. (18)
31	Griekspoor T. (29)	Blockx A.
32	Altmaier D.	Zverev A. (2)

1/16-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8
5	TBD #9	TBD #10
6	TBD #11	TBD #12
7	TBD #13	TBD #14
8	TBD #15	TBD #16
9	TBD #17	TBD #18
10	TBD #19	TBD #20
11	TBD #21	TBD #22
12	TBD #23	TBD #24
13	TBD #25	TBD #26
14	TBD #27	TBD #28
15	TBD #29	TBD #30
16	TBD #31	TBD #32

1/8-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8
5	TBD #9	TBD #10
6	TBD #11	TBD #12
7	TBD #13	TBD #14
8	TBD #15	TBD #16

Quarter-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4
3	TBD #5	TBD #6
4	TBD #7	TBD #8

Semi-finals

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

Final

1

TBD #1

TBD #2

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