Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton prediction, betting tips & odds, head-to-head, preview: French Open 2025

Alcaraz survived close battles against Dzumhur and Marozsan in his previous two rounds.

Reigning Roland Garros champion Carlos Alcaraz won his tenth straight match in Paris, as he emerged victorious against Damir Dzumhur in the third round. The Spaniard’s campaign so far has been indifferent. Given the players he has had to contend with so far, one would assume Alcaraz would cruise past his lower-ranked opponents.

However, it hasn’t been that easy for the World No #2, having dropped two sets already in his first three rounds. Fabian Marozsan troubled Alcaraz in the second set, while Dzumhur completely changed his tempo after losing the first two sets. The Bosnian showcased stunning accuracy, fine court coverage and surprised the Spaniard with cheeky drop shots.

A major concern for the 22-year-old has been his inefficiency in converting break points. Against Marozsan, Alcaraz managed to convert only 8 of his 17 opportunities, and his performance dipped further against Dzumhur, where he capitalized on just 7 of 21 chances.

Match details

• Tournament: French Open 2025
• Round: Fourth Round
• Date: June 1
• Venue: Stade Roland Garros, Paris
• Surface: Clay Court

Preview

Alcaraz will face his first big test against a top-15 ranked player. Ben Shelton has been hot and cold this season. While he qualified for the final of the Munich Open, he also suffered opening round exits in Monte Carlo and Rome, along with a second round defeat in Madrid.

The American faced a stern challenge against Lorenzo Sonego in the first round of the French Open but staged a fabulous comeback from two sets down to one and sealed the match. His following match against Hubo Gaston resulted in a bye, with the Frenchman withdrawing due to injury.

Shelton showed signs of dominance against Matteo Gigante, emerging victorious in straight sets. To seal a maiden quarter-final berth, the American must accomplish a feat he has never managed to in the past. Alcaraz has beaten Shelton on both instances when the duo faced off, but this will be their maiden encounter in 2025, and on clay.

Irrespective of the result, both 22-year-olds are expected to leave everything on the court and deliver a thrilling display of tennis, making this an unmissable contest.

Form

• Carlos Alcaraz: W-W-W-W-W
• Ben Shelton : W-W-L-L-W

Head-to-head record

• Matches: 2
• Carlos Alcaraz: 2
• Ben Shelton : 0

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Stats

Carlos Alcaraz

• Alcaraz has a 33-5 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Alcaraz has a 23-4 win-loss record in Paris
• Alcaraz has won 81% of matches played on clay courts.

Ben Shelton 

• Shelton has a 18-10 win-loss record in the 2025 season
• Shelton has a 4-2 win-loss record in Paris
• Shelton has won 58% of matches played on clay courts

Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton: Betting tips and odds

• Moneyline: Shelton +1200, Alcaraz -1600
• Spread: Shelton +7.5 (+102), Alcaraz -7.5 (-118)
• Total Games: Over 31.5 (-114), Under 31.5 (-110)

Match Prediction

While Alcaraz hasn’t been at his dominant best in Paris so far, he has found a way to escape trouble just when opponents threaten to take control. This trend is likely to continue. With World No #13 Ben Shelton challenging him next, Alcaraz will need to elevate his level and look to consistently deliver big serves—an element that proved crucial during his title run in Rome, especially in the final against Jannik Sinner.

Result: Carlos Alcaraz to win in four sets. 

Where and how to watch live telecast and live streaming of Carlos Alcaraz vs Ben Shelton, men’s singles round of 16 match at French Open 2025?

The French Open 2025 fourth round men’s singles match between Carlos Alcaraz and Ben Shelton will be live streamed on Sony Sports Network and the Sony Liv app in India. In the UK, Eurosport and the Discovery+ platform hold exclusive rights. In the USA, Peacock, Tennis Channel, and TNT will provide full coverage of this highly anticipated battle.

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