Gael Monfils vs Ben Shelton Prediction: the Frenchman Needs This Victory More

Prediction for the ATP Australian Open match between Gael Monfils vs Ben Shelton, which will take place on January 20th. Who will turn out to be stronger? Check the teams' conditions! Several betting options are available.

Gael Monfils

Before the start of the Australian Open, Monfils participated in two tournaments. In Brisbane, the Frenchman beat Basavareddy, but lost to Djokovic in two sets. In Auckland, he was the winner, beating Bergs in the final. In Melbourne, Gael defeated Mpetshi Perricard (No.30), Altmaier (No.101). and Fritz (No. 4). The match against Taylor ended with a score of 3:6, 7:5, 7:6, 6:4 in Monfils' favor. The match lasted three hours and eight minutes. During the game, Gael made 24 aces with 4 double faults, winning 82% of points on the first serve and 68% on the second. Here are the reception stats: 25%/42%, winners/unforced errors 58/34.

Ben Shelton

Before the AO, Rune played one match in Auckland, losing to Jakub Mensik in three sets. In Melbourne, Shelton defeated Nakashima, Carreño-Busta, and Musetti. The score of the 1/16 finals match against Lorenzo was 6:3, 3:6, 6:4, 6:4, 7:6. The match lasted two hours and 52 minutes. During the game, Shelton made 11 aces with three double faults, winning 81% of points on the first serve and 47% on the second. Reception stats: 26%/40%, winners/unforced errors 38/56.

Expert Betting Tips

The bookmakers think Shelton is the favorite to win. There is logic in this, because Ben is younger and less prone to injuries. But Gael beat the US No.1 Fritz in the last round. If Monfils plays as well this time, he might beat another American at the Australian Open, even if the bookmakers don't think he will. We see as a winner Gael, but the match will not be over quickly.

Prediction:

W1 for 2.25

TO (45.5) for 2.30

CS 3:2 for 6.00