Ben Shelton vs Casper Ruud result: Ben Shelton wins 2-1 in sets; we tipped Ben Shelton
Prediction correct. Final score: Ben Shelton 2-1 Casper Ruud. We tipped Ben Shelton at 85.2% before kick-off, so the prediction was correct.
Pre-match preview (as published)
Ben Shelton is our pick at 85.2% to beat Aleksandar Kovacevic in round 1 of the Swiss Indoors Basel.
Ben Shelton is world No. 1 and Aleksandar Kovacevic is unranked in ESPN's list. On hard courts our ratings put Ben Shelton at 1945 and Aleksandar Kovacevic at 1565.
Ben Shelton has won 4 of 6 recent matches in our records, and Aleksandar Kovacevic has won 2 of 6 recent matches in our records. On hard since 2024 (latest 30 matches): Ben Shelton 22-8, Aleksandar Kovacevic 11-19.
This is their first meeting in our records since 2024.