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Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton Head to Head Record, Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for 2025 ATP Stuttgart Open Semifinal

Winner of this game will face either Taylor Fritz and Felix Auger Aliassime in the title clash on Sunday.

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The top-seeded Alexander Zverev and the third-seeded Ben Shelton will lock horns in highly-anticipated semifinal clash of the 2025 ATP Stuttgart Open. The world No. 3 got better of Brandon Nakashima in the quarterfinals with a straight-set victory, while Shelton overcame Jiri Lehecka to reach the ATP 250 semifinals. Winner of this game will face either Taylor Fritz or Felix Auger Aliassime in the title clash on Sunday.

Also Read: Taylor Fritz vs. Felix Auger Aliassime Head to Head Record, Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for 2025 ATP Stuttgart Open Semifinal

Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton Preview

Alexander Zverev dispatched Moutet and Nakashima without dropping a set and conceding a break. He has transformed from clay to grass smoothly and looking to chase the glory ahead of the Wimbledon. The Russian ace reached the quarterfinals of the Roland Garros and won the title in Munich where he defeated Ben Shelton in the final. Zverev is three-time Grand Slam finalist and he has the sharpness to counter a top player on grass court. He has posted a dominating 31-11 record in the season and played the final in Australian Open.

Alexander Zverev stays undefeated in Germany in 2025 (7-0), beats Brandon Nakashima 7-5, 6-4 to reach the semifinals in Stuttgart for the first time. Much better than yesterday.

6th career grass semifinal (40-20 W-L record now).

Awaits Shelton or Lehecka pic.twitter.com/UcxQ7kpJPK
— José Morgado (@josemorgado) June 13, 2025

Ben Shelton reached his first career semifinal on grass following the straight-set victories over Herbert and Lehecka. In quarterfinals, the American ace lost 4 serve points all match and zero in the 2nd set. Lehecka hit four double faults to gift the match in the last game. However, he has been a improved player and this year, he is looking to dominate the grass court. He went 19-11 in the ongoing season with a runner-up finish in Munich where he lost to Zverev. It remains his best run in the Stuttgart Open.

Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton Head to Head Record

Alexander Zverev holds a 2-0 advantage over Ben Shelton in the ATP H2H meetings. The world No. 3 recently defeated the US sensation in straight sets to claim the title at Munich.

Year	Event	Round	Winner	Score
2025	Munich	Final	Alexander Zverev	6-2, 6-4
2024	Cincinnati Masters	Quarterfinal	Alexander Zverev	3-6, 7-6(3), 7-5

Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton Career Comparison

Alexander Zverev	Category	Ben Shelton
3	Ranking	41
494–209	Career W-L	399-262
31-11	YTD W-L	19-11
24	Career Titles	2
0	Grand Slams	0
1	YTD Titles	0

Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton ATP Stuttgart Open Prediction

Alexander Zverev in his prime and it will be a toughest assignment for Ben Shelton, who had a great run on grass. Both have appeared in the final at Munich and it could be a blockbuster clash. It will be a mental test for the American ace. Shelton’s record against top 10 player is no so good and he has to deal with Zverev’s baseline shots. Teh Russian has the ability to serve-and-volley where he can control the long rallies.

Prediction: Zverev to win in straight sets.

Alexander Zverev vs Ben Shelton ATP Stuttgart Open Betting Odds

With Zverev at 1/4 and Shelton at 19/10, the numbers back the Russian No. 1 for her in-season form. Zverev holds the big advantage with his baseline strength and versatility. Shelton might take this game in to final set but Zverev is likely to take complete control.

Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:

Alexander Zverev: 1/4

Ben Shelton: 19/10

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