Paris Masters Prediction: Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton
October 31, 2025 at 01:00 PM EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Jannik Sinner -500 / Ben Shelton +350
Second seed Jannik Sinner will face fifth seed Ben Shelton in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Paris Masters on Friday, October 31. Here’s our Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton prediction. This preview will also include a Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton pick.
In the second set, Sinner was dominant as he broke Cerundolo twice and did not flinch on his own serve. Sinner hit 4 aces and 2 double faults in the victory. Sinner landed 71% of first serves in play and won 83% of first serve points (29/35). He won 43% of second serve points (6/14) and saved one of three break points.
Ben Shelton defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets to also make the Paris Masters quarterfinals for the first time. Shelton won the first set against the Russian in a tiebreak after 55 minutes of play, although he needed four set points to do it.
The American shone in the second set as his sharp returns saw him break Rublev’s serve twice and convert his third match point to seal a 7-6, 6-3 win. Shelton hammered 15 aces in the match. He landed 74% of first serves in play and won 79% of first serve points (34/43). Shelton won 87% of second serve points (13/15) and did not face a break point.
Jannik Sinner vs Ben Shelton Preview
Jannik Sinner reached the quarterfinals at the Paris Masters for the first time. The World No. 2 defeated Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo in straight sets. The match took 19 games to decide. Sinner dropped his serve twice in the first set, but he was able to break Cerundolo three times to seal it 7-5.In the second set, Sinner was dominant as he broke Cerundolo twice and did not flinch on his own serve. Sinner hit 4 aces and 2 double faults in the victory. Sinner landed 71% of first serves in play and won 83% of first serve points (29/35). He won 43% of second serve points (6/14) and saved one of three break points.
Ben Shelton defeated Andrey Rublev in straight sets to also make the Paris Masters quarterfinals for the first time. Shelton won the first set against the Russian in a tiebreak after 55 minutes of play, although he needed four set points to do it.
The American shone in the second set as his sharp returns saw him break Rublev’s serve twice and convert his third match point to seal a 7-6, 6-3 win. Shelton hammered 15 aces in the match. He landed 74% of first serves in play and won 79% of first serve points (34/43). Shelton won 87% of second serve points (13/15) and did not face a break point.