Keys To The Match
United States of America
B. Shelton
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Attack with blazing second serves to keep Ruud from settling into comfortable return positions
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Mix in backhand slice to disrupt Ruud's topspin rhythm and draw errors on low bounces
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Stay aggressive early in rallies to finish points before they stretch into grinding exchanges
Norway
C. Ruud
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Use heavy topspin on both wings to push Shelton deep and force replies from defensive positions
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Extend rallies past seven shots to test Shelton's patience and draw mistakes
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Step forward on first serve returns to take time away and apply early pressure
Path To Victory
United States of America
B. Shelton
| R1 |
U. Humbert
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6
-
3
7
7
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6
2
7
7
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6
5
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| R2 |
D. Sweeny
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6
-
3
6
-
2
6
-
2
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| R3 |
V. Vacherot
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6
-
4
6
-
4
7
7
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6
5
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| R4 |
C. Ruud
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Upcoming
26th Jan |
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Winner of
L. Darderi or J. Sinner |
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Norway
C. Ruud
| R1 |
M. Bellucci
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1
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6
2
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6
4
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6
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| R2 |
J. Munar
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3
-
6
5
-
7
4
-
6
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| R3 |
M. Cilic
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4
-
6
4
-
6
6
-
3
5
-
7
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| R4 |
B. Shelton
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Upcoming
26th Jan |
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Winner of
L. Darderi or J. Sinner |
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Recent Match Ups
Season 2024
| Event | Round | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| ATP Acapulco, Mexico Men Singles | Quarterfinal |
C. Ruud
B. Shelton
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6
7
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7
9
6
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4
6
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4
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Recent Performances
Prior to AO26
United States of America
B. Shelton
Season 2026
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Season 2025
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Norway
C. Ruud
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Season 2025
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Top Ranked / Year
United States of America
B. Shelton
Norway
C. Ruud
| 7 | 2026 | 13 |
| 9 | 2025 | 12 |
| 21 | 2024 | 6 |
| 17 | 2023 | 11 |
| 96 | 2022 | 3 |
| 573 | 2021 | 8 |