Ben Shelton vs Hubert Hurkacz US Open Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Shelton to prevail with some tiebreaks
Ben Shelton faces Hubert Hurkacz in the US Open second round in a battle of two elite servers. Despite Hurkacz’s top-level career, he has never advanced past the US Open second round, while Shelton’s recent form and confidence on big occasions make him the favorite. Both players are strong on serve, suggesting multiple tiebreaks are likely. The prediction leans towards Shelton to win the match, likely featuring at least two tiebreaks. Catch the action live via streaming platforms like Unibet.
- Ben Shelton vs Hubert Hurkacz predictions for Wednesday's US Open R2
- Both players rank in the top five for service games won in 2026, tiebreaks predicted
- Hurkacz with horror 0-6 record in US Open second rounds; Shelton to progress
- The match is scheduled to start around 3.00am AEST on Thursday September 3
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Ben Shelton vs Hubert Hurkacz US Open Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Ben Shelton winning with a couple of tiebreakers are the main plays for this US Open second round showdown with fellow big server Hubert Hurkacz on Wednesday inside Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Incredibly, Hurkacz - a former top 10 player - has never been beyond the second round of the US Open. Indeed, the Pole is 0-6 in these spots throughout his career. Unlikely he snaps that sequence against a home hope who harbours genuine ambitions of winning the title.
So Shelton is backed to come away with the victory here.
But I also want to focus on tiebreaks. These two rank in the top five for service games won this season. Shelton has won 90.3 per cent of his service games, while Hurkacz is holding at a 89.2 per cent clip.
Combine two of the most lethal servers out there on the same court and I'm liking the value on Over 1.5 tiebreaks for this one.
Shelton vs Hurkacz Stats & Trends
- Shelton has won 15 of his last 19 matches
- Hurkacz has won his last five matches at all levels
- Hurkacz has a 0-6 record in US Open second round matches
- Shelton has a 3-0 record in US Open second round matches
- Shelton has held 90.3 per cent of his service games in 2026
- Hurkacz has held 89.2 per cent of his service games in 2026
- Hurkacz has seen multiple tiebreaks in three Grand Slam matches this season
- Two of Shelton's last three Grand Slam wins were in four sets
Shelton vs Hurkacz Head To Head
This will be the first meeting between the pair.
Ben Shelton Form Analysis
- 2026 ATP Record: 34-13
- US Open Record: 10-4
- Current Ranking: No. 9
- Career-High Ranking: No. 5
It's been an up-and-down season for Shelton, but the highs have been glorious.
Shelton has compiled a flawless 4-0 record in finals this year, winning titles across all surfaces in Dallas, Munich, Stuttgart and the successful defence of his Canada Masters crown.
It further illustrates how Shelton is a 'big game' player and that bravado will serve him well going deeper into this US Open.
Shelton admitted he was nervous ahead of his opening round against Tallon Griekspoor, but he settled nicely after a shaky first set and ultimately closed out the match by a 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 score, converting five of seven break points and winning 86 per cent of points behind his first serve.
Hubert Hurkacz Form Analysis
- 2026 ATP Record: 17-16
- US Open Record: 7-7
- Current Ranking: No. 47
- Career-High Ranking: No. 6 (2024)
Hurkacz started the year with a bang, beating the likes of Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz in the United Cup, but he hasn't really been able to kick on.
The Pole went on a six-match losing streak from the Australian Open to Miami and has only picked things back up recently, beating Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul to reach the R16 at Wimbledon.
It was looking like a lean summer for Hurkacz in North America after early defeats in Canada and CIncinnati, but he restored some confidence by dropping down to Challenger level and winning the title in Cancan.
Hurkacz defeated Damir Dzumhur 6-4, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1 in his US Open first round and will now try to advance past the second round for the first time in his career.
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Verdict
Shelton is tipped for the win with a couple of tiebreaks.
Shelton & Over 36.5
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