Ben Shelton vs David Goffin Prediction 2/26/25 Acapulco Tennis Picks

Ben Shelton and David Goffin clash in the second round of the 2025 ATP Mexican Open in Acapulco on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. Here’s our Ben Shelton vs David Goffin prediction. This article will also include a Ben Shelton vs David Goffin pick.

Ben Shelton Preview

Ben Shelton defeated Italy’s Flavio Cobolli in straight sets to progress into the second round. The American won in two tie-break sets, taking precisely two hours.

This was Shelton’s seventh win from 10 matches in 2025. He has been to one semifinal this year, and that was in January at the Australian Open.

In the victory over Cobolli, Shelton hit 24 winners to 42 unforced errors. That included 13 aces and two double faults.

The fifth seed landed 69% of first serves in the match and won 76% of first serve points (41/54). He won 63% of second serve points (15/24) and saved three of four break points.

Shelton tallied 32% of return points (25/79) and converted one of five break points. He has bounced back from his surprise loss to Jaume Munar in Dallas in early February.

David Goffin Preview

David Goffin is coming off a straight sets win against Rinky Hijikata. He exacted revenge on the Australian who was responsible for one of his five defeats this season.

This was also Goffin’s first match win of 2025, after losing five in a row to start the year. The match took 17 games to decide and about an hour and 25 minutes of playing time.

In the victory over Hijikata, Goffin won 6-2, 6-3. He hit 25 winners and 24 unforced errors, including three aces and zero double faults.

Goffin landed 71% of first serves and won 84% of first serve points (21/25). He won 83% of second serve points (10/12) and only faced one break point in the match.

Goffin compiled 52% of return points (41/79) and broke Hijikata five times. It is the third time in his career he has advanced into the round of 16 in Acapulco.

Ben Shelton vs David Goffin Head-To-Head

• Shelton and Goffin have never played before. This will be their first ATP meeting.

Ben Shelton vs David Goffin Prediction

This should be an interesting clash of styles. Goffin is finally on the board, picking up his first win of the season with almost two months of the season gone. But that won’t change my mind pertaining to my thinking of his consistency these days. He’s still prone to substandard performances.

Shelton looked subpar in beating Flavio Cobolli, but he’ll easily play himself into form in this tournament. The serve could do with some refinement, but Goffin’s return just falls well below his usual high standards. I’m happy to take Shelton in two, possibly one set going to a tie-break.