Ben Shelton def. Zhizhen Zhang
7-6(5) 7-6(3)
Ben Shelton defeated Zhizhen Zhang 7-6(5) 7-6(3) in the 2026 U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship second round on clay courts on April 1, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ben Shelton | Zhizhen Zhang |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 20 | 12 |
| Double faults | 2 | 3 |
| First serve % | 71 | 59 |
| First serve points won % | 73 | 83 |
| Second serve points won % | 75 | 56 |
| Break points saved % | 100 | 100 |
| Break points converted % | 0 | 0 |
| Service points won % | 74 | 72 |
| Return points won % | 28 | 26 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
| Serve rating | 337 | 307 |
| Return rating | 61 | 52 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ben Shelton | Zhizhen Zhang |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | CHN |
| Birth date | Oct 9, 2002 | Oct 16, 1996 |
| Age | 23 | 29 |
| Height | 193 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 9 | 263 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 3,860 | 205 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,992 | 1,643 |
| Current career W-L | 144–88 | 57–75 |
| Current career earnings | $15,061,439 | $4,623,420 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiago Agustin Tirante | 7-6(5) 3-6 4-6 | L | H2H | Match data | Apr 3, 2026 | QF |
Zhizhen Zhang's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Pinnington Jones | 6-1 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Mar 30, 2026 | R32 |