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Martin Damm vs Ben Shelton Betting Picks & Live Stream – Shelton Eyes a Strong Start in Washington
- Shelton is a strong favorite based on past Washington performances
- Damm's serve could make for closely contested sets
- Experts predict Shelton wins, with at least one tiebreak and over 22.5 games
Ben Shelton celebrates a point against Taylor Fritz in Halle
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Ben Shelton is one of the red-hot contenders in Washington this week and has reached the semifinals in each of the last two editions, highlighting his comfort at this event. He should have the clear edge in this matchup, but Martin Damm possesses a powerful serve that can keep sets tight and make this a more competitive contest than the odds might suggest.
Shelton Begins His Washington Title Bid
- Damm holds a 5–4 record in opening-round tour-level matches in 2026.
- He is 0–2 against Top 20 players in 2026.
- Shelton holds a 2–1 record in opening-round matches in Washington.
- He has won 23 of his last 26 matches against players outside the Top 100.
HTH
This will be their first meeting.
Martin Damm Builds on Qualifying Success
Martin Damm secured his place in the Washington main draw by defeating Kimmer Coppejans in straight sets before coming from a set down to beat Abdallah Shelbayh in the final round of qualifying. He will now look to build on that momentum and earn a main-draw victory.
The 22-year-old has produced several notable results at ATP Tour level this season, including his maiden semifinal in Montpellier, along with main-draw wins in Miami, Madrid, and Wimbledon. Those performances helped him achieve a career-high ranking of No. 104.
This will be Damm's Washington debut, and he enters the tournament with a 5-4 record in opening-round matches at tour level this season.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 30 September 2003 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 104 |
| Career High | No. 104 |
| Elo Ranking | No. 108 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 0 |
Shelton Aims for Strong Start on Home Soil
Ben Shelton is coming off a disappointing opening-round exit at Wimbledon, where he suffered his first-ever first-round defeat at the tournament after losing a five-set battle to Otto Virtanen. He will now look to bounce back and regain momentum in Washington.
The American has enjoyed another impressive season, winning titles on three different surfaces in Dallas, Munich, and Stuttgart, while also reaching three other quarterfinals.
This will be Shelton's fourth appearance in Washington. After losing in the opening round on his debut in 2023, he has reached the semifinals in each of the last two editions and will be aiming for another deep run this week.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Country | United States |
| Age | Born 09 October 2002 |
| Plays | Left-handed |
| World Ranking | No. 8 |
| Career High | No. 5 (10 November 2025) |
| Elo Ranking | No. 12 |
| Tour-Level Titles | 6 |
Verdict
Shelton should have enough quality to come through, but Damm's serve could produce some closely contested sets. Backing Ben Shelton to win, a tiebreak to be played in the match, and over 22.5 games offers an interesting combination.
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