Ben Shelton def. Reilly Opelka
6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-3
Ben Shelton defeated Reilly Opelka 6-7(3) 7-6(4) 6-3 in the 2026 Indian Wells Open second round on hard courts on March 6, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ben Shelton | Reilly Opelka |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 11 | 23 |
| Double faults | 6 | 5 |
| First serve % | 61 | 68 |
| First serve points won % | 86 | 77 |
| Second serve points won % | 68 | 61 |
| Break points saved % | 0 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 79 | 72 |
| Return points won % | 28 | 21 |
| Total points won % | 53 | 47 |
| Serve rating | 320 | 317 |
| Return rating | 101 | 46 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ben Shelton | Reilly Opelka |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | USA |
| Birth date | Oct 9, 2002 | Aug 28, 1997 |
| Age | 23 | 28 |
| Height | 193 cm | 211 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 8 | 68 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,010 | 786 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,035 | 1,767 |
| Current career W-L | 144–88 | 124–119 |
| Current career earnings | $15,061,439 | $6,150,025 |
Path
Ben Shelton's path
No prior matches in this tournament.
Ben Shelton's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Learner Tien | 6-7(3) 6-4 3-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Mar 8, 2026 | R32 |
Reilly Opelka's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Quinn | 7-5 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 4, 2026 | R128 |