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THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel on and what time does it start? Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel will take place on Friday 12th January, 2024 – not before 00:35 (UK)
Where is Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel taking place? Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel will take place at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand
What surface is Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel being played on? Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel
What channel is Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel on in the UK? Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 16 Ben Shelton looks the clear favourite to lift the Auckland Classic title this week as the top seed with very few challengers left. Only world number 35 Arthur Fils looks capable of stopping him in the other semi-final, with second seed Cam Norrie withdrawing with a wrist issue, but he faces a serious banana skin here in the enigmatic Taro Daniel. World number 74 Daniel looks capable of snapping his career-high ATP world ranking of 64th all of a sudden at 30 years old, after finishing last year strongly on the Challenger circuit, with a three-set victory over Alexandre Muller backing-up a strong straight-setter over Max Purcell.
Shelton leads their head-to-head 2-0 but both of their matches have gone the distance, five sets at Wimbledon and three sets in Tokyo where the American picked up his maiden ATP title. Shelton’s serve is potent but not yet totally reliable. The 21-year-old is yet to drop a set this week but back him to make the final outright for caution’s sake.
TIP: BEN SHELTON TO WIN
Click here for today’s sports betting tips from our expert analysts!
THE FACTS
What is this tournament classed as in terms of ranking points? ATP 250
When is Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel on and what time does it start? Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel will take place on Friday 12th January, 2024 – not before 00:35 (UK)
Where is Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel taking place? Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel will take place at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland, New Zealand
What surface is Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel being played on? Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel will take place on an outdoor hard court
Where can I get tickets for Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel? Visit this link for the latest ticket information for Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel
What channel is Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel on in the UK? Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel will be televised live on Sky Sports in the UK
Where can I stream Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel in the UK? Sky Sports subscribers can stream Ben Shelton vs Taro Daniel live on Sky Go, while Tennis TV subscribers can also stream the match live
THE PREDICTION
World number 16 Ben Shelton looks the clear favourite to lift the Auckland Classic title this week as the top seed with very few challengers left. Only world number 35 Arthur Fils looks capable of stopping him in the other semi-final, with second seed Cam Norrie withdrawing with a wrist issue, but he faces a serious banana skin here in the enigmatic Taro Daniel. World number 74 Daniel looks capable of snapping his career-high ATP world ranking of 64th all of a sudden at 30 years old, after finishing last year strongly on the Challenger circuit, with a three-set victory over Alexandre Muller backing-up a strong straight-setter over Max Purcell.
Shelton leads their head-to-head 2-0 but both of their matches have gone the distance, five sets at Wimbledon and three sets in Tokyo where the American picked up his maiden ATP title. Shelton’s serve is potent but not yet totally reliable. The 21-year-old is yet to drop a set this week but back him to make the final outright for caution’s sake.
TIP: BEN SHELTON TO WIN