Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton Prediction: Zverev’s experience in everything

Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton both qualify for the ATP Cincinnati quarter final round. Zverev defeated Pablo Carreno Busto in the previous round, while Ben Shelton defeated Fabio Marozsan to enter this round, Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton will play against each other for the first time in their careers.

Alexander Zverev heads back to the court for the second time in the ATP Cincinnati. He will be taking on Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals, and this is the sort of match he would definitely want to win.

Alexander Zverev played against Pablo Carreno Busto in the round of 16 and he won in straight sets by a 7-5,7-6 score. His stats in the match was:

SERVE: - first serve 61%, first serve points 72%, second serve 78%, second serve points 41%, break points saved 70%

RETURN: - first serve return points 28%, second serve return points 32%, break points converted 2.

Ben Shelton enters into the quarterfinal round after recording victories in the previous rounds. He is expected to take on Alexander Zverev for the very first time in his career, and it's clearly going to be a tough game for Ben Shelton.

Ben Shelton defeated Fabio Maroszan in the round of 16 stage, in straight sets by a 6-4,6-3 score. In the end, Ben Shelton had the following stats:

SERVE: - first serve 66%, first serve points 79%, second serve 94%, second serve points 53%, break points saved 50%

RETURN: - first serve return points 33%, second serve return points 75%, break points converted 4.

With the form and experience Zverev comes into the match with, he is likely to win this one. Prediction: Zverev in straight sets, taking advantage of Shelton's inexperience at this level. The odds are such that backing Zverev to win in straight sets is a good choice.

• Alexander Zverev Win 2-0 at 1.98 Odds
• Alexander Zverev (-2.5) Games Handicap at 1.72 Odds
• Under 25.5 Games at 1.66 Odds