Nikoloz Basilashvili def. Ben Shelton
6-4 6-7(5) 6-3
Nikoloz Basilashvili defeated Ben Shelton 6-4 6-7(5) 6-3 in the 2026 Italian Open second round on clay courts on May 9, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Ben Shelton |
|---|---|---|
| Aces | 2 | 12 |
| Double faults | 3 | 4 |
| First serve % | 60 | 63 |
| First serve points won % | 81 | 83 |
| Second serve points won % | 49 | 44 |
| Break points saved % | 67 | 67 |
| Break points converted % | 33 | 33 |
| Service points won % | 68 | 68 |
| Return points won % | 32 | 32 |
| Total points won % | 51 | 49 |
| Serve rating | 282 | 278 |
| Return rating | 126 | 109 |
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Nikoloz Basilashvili | Ben Shelton |
|---|---|---|
| Country | GEO | USA |
| Birth date | Feb 23, 1992 | Oct 9, 2002 |
| Age | 34 | 23 |
| Height | 185 cm | 193 cm |
| Handedness | Right-Handed | Left-Handed |
| Backhand style | — | — |
| Ranking (entering) | 117 | 6 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 539 | 4,030 |
| Elo (entering) | 1,671 | 1,980 |
| Current career W-L | 151–183 | 144–88 |
| Current career earnings | $9,834,308 | $15,061,439 |
Path
Nikoloz Basilashvili's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Merida | 6-4 2-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | May 7, 2026 | R128 |
| Rinky Hijikata | 6-3 6-2 | W | H2H | Match data | May 5, 2026 | Q2 |
| Elmer Moller | 4-6 6-2 7-6(3) | W | H2H | Match data | May 4, 2026 | Q1 |
Nikoloz Basilashvili's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Nakashima | 7-6(5) 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | May 11, 2026 | R32 |
Ben Shelton's path
No prior matches in this tournament.