Ben Shelton wrapped up his tennis season with a notable debut at the Nitto ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. This prestigious tournament features top players who have earned significant points throughout the season, influencing their rankings and qualification for this final event. The winner of the Nitto ATP Finals receives 1,500 ranking points and a substantial cash prize.
Nitto ATP Finals Format
The tournament is structured in a round-robin format. Participants are divided into two groups and each player competes in three matches. The results of these matches determine who advances to the knockout semi-finals, eventually leading to the finals.
Ben Shelton’s Group and Ranking
Ranked No. 6 by the ATP, Ben Shelton was placed in the Bjorn Borg Group alongside:
- No. 1 Jannik Sinner
- No. 3 Alexander Zverev
- No. 9 Lorenzo Musetti
Lorenzo Musetti secured his place after narrowly defeating No. 8 Felix Auger-Aliassime. The other group, the Jimmy Connors Group, comprises:
- No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz
- No. 4 Taylor Fritz
- No. 5 Novak Djokovic
- No. 7 Alex de Minaur
Shelton’s Career Against Top Opponents
Historically, Shelton has faced challenges against his group competitors, holding a record of 2 wins and 14 losses. His victories came against:
- Lorenzo Musetti at the 2025 Australian Open
- Jannik Sinner at the ATP Masters 1000 in Shanghai in 2023
Match Schedule and Outlook
The Nitto ATP Finals matches begin daily, with no games scheduled before 9 a.m. EST (2 p.m. GMT) for daytime matches and 3:30 p.m. EST (8:30 p.m. GMT) for evening matches. Shelton’s first match is against Alexander Zverev on Sunday, November 9, at 3:30 p.m. EST. He seeks his first win over Zverev after losing in their previous four encounters, three of which took place this year, including a notable matchup in the quarter-finals of the ATP Masters 1000 in Cincinnati.
As Shelton continues to grow and develop as a player, his performance at the Nitto ATP Finals will be closely watched, with fans eagerly anticipating his results against some of the best in the sport.
