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In this match between Francis Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, I see an advantage for Shelton. Firstly, he has the fastest serve in the tournament, which allows him to win a lot of points on his serve. Additionally, Shelton has more experience on hard courts and feels comfortable on this surface. On the other hand, although Tiafoe has been playing well in this tournament, he has faced opponents who are not the strongest. His level of play is improving, but I doubt that he can handle Shelton's powerful serve and aggressive game. Furthermore, Shelton has already showcased his abilities in big tournaments, such as the Australian Open, where he reached the quarter-finals. He has proven that he can handle the pressure and perform at a high level against strong opponents. Therefore, considering his better serve, experience on hard courts, and previous successes in big tournaments, I lean towards Ben Shelton winning this match.
Our prediction for the match between Ben Shelton and Francis Tiafoe is to bet on Shelton's game handicap (+4.5). Shelton has shown his ability to surprise in previous matches, however, his current abilities should not be overestimated. His powerful serve and strong shots will help him maintain a high pace of play, but such an intense game can be challenging over several sets. Shelton was unable to close out Tommy Paul in three sets due to a sudden drop in form. Facing Tiafoe, who is in better shape, could be even more difficult. It is expected that Tiafoe will punish Shelton for his drop in form. However, we anticipate that Shelton will still manage to win on game handicap. He has already successfully accomplished this in matches against Carlos Alcaraz and Stefanos Tsitsipas. The encounter with Tiafoe, who rarely loses to fellow Americans in straight sets, will be tougher, but we believe Shelton will come out on top in a five-set format.
According to the analysis of previous matches and player form, my prediction for the match between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton is that Shelton will win. Shelton has shown impressive tennis in previous matches, defeating strong opponents including Hubert Hurkacz. He has good speed and serving ability, as well as successfully using drop shots and net play. Additionally, he has set a record for the fastest serve in this tournament. On the other hand, Tiafoe has not shown impressive play in previous matches. Despite being experienced, he has looked awkward and unprepared. While Tiafoe may be a talented player, I believe Shelton has a better chance of winning this match.
