Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton Preview & Prediction | 2025 Mexican Open | First Round

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After reaching the semi-finals in the Australian Open, Ben Shelton has only played one tournament but he get returns to action in Mexico and faces Flavio Cobolli in the first round

Ranking points: ATP 500

Start date/time: Tuesday 25th February, 2025: UK – not before 1:10am / Monday 24th February US ET – not before 8:10pm / US PT – not before 5:10pm

Venue: Arena GNP Seguros, Acapulco, Mexico

Surface: Outdoor hard

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports Tennis / US – Tennis Channel

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / US – Tennis Channel

Tickets: Visit this link for the latest Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton ticket information

Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton Prediction

Flavio Cobolli has struggled to get his 2025 firing just yet but he will be hoping to build some momentum in the coming months, just like he did last year. The world number 39 enjoyed a career-best season last year and during that form, he picked up two wins over his opponent here, Ben Shelton.

Both matches were a real battle and this one promises to be no different.

Shelton comes into this with renewed confidence having reached the semis in the Australian Open. With the Sunshine Double just around the corner and no Jannik Sinner, Shelton will fancy his chances of doing well in the next month.

Shelton has all the momentum on his side coming into this one as Cobolli has found it hard to get a win in recent weeks. The Italian will be buoyed by his previous matches with Shelton though and can take confidence from that.

Our preference is with Shelton but we are going with the game betting here. Both matches were three-set battles last year and we can see it playing out that way once again.

Flavio Cobolli vs Ben Shelton Tip: Over 22.5 total games