Ben Shelton def. Arthur Rinderknech
3-6 6-4 7-6(5)
Ben Shelton defeated Arthur Rinderknech 3-6 6-4 7-6(5) in the 2026 Paris Masters third round on hard courts on November 5, 2026.
Match Information
Match Statistics
| Stat | Ben Shelton | Arthur Rinderknech |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | ||
AcesServes that land in and are not touched by the returner. | 16 | 16 |
Double faultsService points lost by missing both first and second serve. | 0 | 0 |
First serve %Percentage of service points where the first serve landed in. | 74.0% | 72.0% |
First serve points won %Percentage of points won after making a first serve. | 75.0% | 78.0% |
Second serve points won %Percentage of second-serve points won, including points lost through double faults. | 86.0% | 58.0% |
Break points saved %Percentage of break points won by the server. | 0.0% | 67.0% |
Service points won %Percentage of all points won while serving. | 78.0% | 72.0% |
| Returning | ||
Break points converted %Percentage of break-point chances won by the returner. | 33.0% | 100.0% |
Return points won %Percentage of all points won while returning. | 28.0% | 22.0% |
| Overall | ||
Total points won %Percentage of all completed points won. | 51.0% | 49.0% |
Match Serve+This match’s service points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | +13.3 | +7.3 |
Match Return+This match’s return points won percentage minus the tour’s season average, in percentage points. Zero is average; +5 means five points above average. Match-weighted available stats; no opponent adjustment. | -7.3 | -13.3 |
* Match Serve+ and Match Return+ compare this match with the ATP 2026 average from available match stats. Zero is average; +5 means five percentage points above average. No opponent adjustment.
Win Probability
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Player Comparison
| Field | Ben Shelton | Arthur Rinderknech |
|---|---|---|
| Country | USA | FRA |
| Birth date | — | Jul 23, 1995 |
| Age | — | 31 |
| Height | 193 cm | 196 cm |
| Handedness | Left-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand style | Two-Handed Backhand | Two-Handed Backhand |
| Ranking (entering) | 4 | 68 |
| Ranking points (entering) | 4,530 | 820 |
| Elo (entering) | 2,018 | 1,802 |
| Current career W-L | 155–91 | 115–127 |
| Current career earnings | $17,928,337 | $7,926,834 |
Path
Ben Shelton's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Norrie | 6-3 6-4 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 2026 | R32 |
Ben Shelton's next match
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Paul | 6-4 4-6 6-3 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 6, 2026 | QF |
Arthur Rinderknech's path
| Opponent | Score | W-L | H2H | Match Data | Date | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattia Bellucci | 6-4 6-1 | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 4, 2026 | R32 |
| Francisco Cerundolo | 3-6 7-6(2) 2-0 (ret.) | W | H2H | Match data | Nov 3, 2026 | R64 |