Ben Shelton vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Prediction 9/6/2026 Today’s Tennis Picks

Ben Shelton will face Stefanos Tsitsipas in the fourth round of the 2026 US Open. The match is scheduled for Sunday, September 6. Here’s our Ben Shelton vs Stefanos Tsitsipas prediction. This preview will include a Ben Shelton vs Stefanos Tsitsipas pick.

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Ben Shelton defeated Denis Shapovalov in four sets to reach the fourth round of the US Open for the second time. The first two sets both required tiebreaks, with Shelton taking the first and Shapovalov responding by taking the second. But Shelton overpowered the Canadian in the next two sets to prevail 7-6, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4 in three hours and 24 minutes.

In the victory, Shelton hit 47 winners and 54 unforced errors. That included 14 aces and 7 double faults. Shelton landed 70% of first serves in play and won 73% of first serve points (72/98). Shelton won 52% of second serve points (22/42) and saved four of eight break points in the match. Shelton earned wins over Tallon Griekspoor and Hubert Hurkacz in four sets, taking the toughest route to reach the second week of this year’s US Open.

Stefanos Tsitsipas has finally achieved a career first at the US Open. The Greek star is through to the fourth round for the first time in New York. Tsitsipas came from behind to beat Jiri Lehecka 2-6, 6-1, 7-6, 6-1 in two hours and 34 minutes. In the victory, Tsitsipas hit 34 winners and 30 unforced errors. He tallied 12 aces and 5 double faults.

Tsitsipas landed 59% of first serves in play and won 72% of first serve points (46/64). Tsitsipas won 60% of second serve points (27/45) and saved two of five break points in the match. Tsitsipas earned wins over Arthur Fils and Lloyd Harris before this round. He last reached the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam at the 2024 French Open. 

Ben Shelton vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Head-To-Head

Shelton and Tsitsipas have met once at the ATP level. Tsitsipas won in two tiebreaks at the 2023 Cincinnati Open.

Ben Shelton vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Prediction

Shelton is my clear side here. Tsitsipas has done admirably to make the fourth round of the US Open for the first time and he’s rediscovered some belief since that shocking win over Fils. I still think Shelton has the matchup weapon I trust most here, which is that ferocious first serve and explosive forehand.

Nur Said's Pick: Shelton in straight sets