Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf – Round of 16 – Preview & Prediction | 2023 Australian Open
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THE FACTS
When is Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf on and what time does it start? Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf will take place on Monday 23rd January, 2023 – not before 03:00 (UK)
Where is Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf taking place? Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf will take place at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia
What surface is Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf being played on? Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf
What channel is Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf on in the UK? Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf will be televised live on Eurosport
Where can I stream Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf in the UK? Eurosport subscribers can stream Ben Shelton vs J.J. Wolf live on their website, while Sky Sports subscribers can stream the match live on Sky Go
THE LOWDOWN
BEN SHELTON
20-year-old rising star Ben Shelton broke the top 100 on tour before even leaving the USA but he has been incredible in his first month abroad. The American will set a career-high of around 65th no matter the outcome here after an immeasurably mature straight-sets performance over Aussie favourite Alexei Popyrin on Saturday, with the John Cain Arena crowd his toughest foe yet. Shelton ended 2022 with three-successive finals on the Challenger circuit on home soil, winning one of them.
J.J. WOLF
24-year-old J.J. Wolf will break the top 50 on tour for the first time after an incredible first foray into the second week of a Grand Slam here in Melbourne. Wolf beat Michael Mmoh in comfortable straight sets on Saturday to back a mini upset over an out-of-sorts Diego Schwartzman in the second round. The American reached a maiden ATP title at the Firenze Open late last season before finishing runner-up to Felix Auger-Aliassime.
THE PREDICTION
Both Ben Shelton and J.J. Wolf have reached the second week of the Australian Open on their main draw debuts but 20-year-old Shelton’s feat is made all that more remarkable considering he had never left the USA until this month. Shelton’s future looks very bright indeed as a tall left-hander with some impressive pace and his victory over Popyrin in the third round is the most eye-catching of their respective results. The first set will be key here between players with very little baggage and a first meeting between the two should see sets go both ways. Back Shelton to earn at least two as the just-about likelier of two very capable winners.
