Top-10 Shelton opens against struggling Rinderknech in Queen’s first round.
Sixth seed Ben Shelton opens his Queen’s Club campaign against lucky loser Arthur Rinderknech today, aiming to carry forward his solid grass-court form from Stuttgart. While Shelton rides the momentum of a top-10 breakthrough, Rinderknech arrives searching for a spark after a season of early exits.
Ben Shelton has delivered a standout 2025 so far, climbing to a career-high World No. 10. His season highlights include a semifinal at the Australian Open, a quarterfinal at Indian Wells, a final in Munich (losing to Alexander Zverev), a fourth-round run at Roland Garros, and a recent semifinal in Stuttgart. The American’s firepower is evident with 266 aces, 74% first-serve points won, and a 43% break point conversion rate.
Arthur Rinderknech has had a modest campaign, yet to go past the Round of 16 in any main tour event this season. His most notable results include R16 finishes in Montpellier, Delray Beach, Challenger Aix-en-Provence, Geneva, and Stuttgart. He’s delivered 164 aces with a 73% first-serve win rate, but his return game and break point stats lag behind Shelton’s.
Ben Shelton and Arthur Rinderknech do not have a head-to-head yet.
| Ben Shelton | Category | Arthur Rinderknech |
| 10 | Current Ranking | 80 |
| 90-65 | Career W-L | 79-96 |
| 19-12 | YTD W-L | 5-15 |
| 2 | Career Titles | 0 |
| 0 | Grand Slams | 0 |
| 0 | YTD Titles | 0 |
Shelton’s explosive serve and recent top-tier results give him a clear edge over Rinderknech, who has struggled to find rhythm this season. If the American keeps his level high, expect a straight-sets win.
Prediction: Ben Shelton in straight sets
With Shelton priced at 6/25 and Rinderknech at 3/1, the market clearly backs the American. While the Frenchman brings solid serving, Shelton’s higher ceiling and sharper form make him the logical pick.
Here are the betting odds according to BetMGM:
Ben Shelton: 6/25
Arthur Rinderknech: 3/1
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