In the upcoming Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships, fans can look forward to an exciting matchup between No. 17-ranked Ben Shelton and No. 306 Reilly Opelka in the Round of 32. Both players will be looking to bounce back from recent losses and showcase their skills on the hard court.
Opelka, with a match record of 2-6 on hard courts in the last 12 months, will be aiming to improve his performance and secure a victory. Despite winning 84.7% of his service games on hard courts, he has struggled with break points, converting only 24.3% of them. In his last tournament, the Hangzhou Open, Opelka was eliminated in the Qualification Round 1 by Denis Yevseyev.
On the other hand, Shelton has had a more successful run on hard courts, with a record of 28-15 in 16 tournaments and one title in the last 12 months. He has been dominant in service games, winning 85.9% of them, but has faced challenges in return games, with only an 18.7% success rate. Shelton’s break point winning percentage stands at 34.8%, and he will be eager to capitalize on his strengths in the upcoming match.
Fans can catch the action live on the Tennis Channel via Fubo TV on Tuesday, September 24. With both players hungry for a win, the match promises to be a thrilling encounter filled with intense rallies and powerful serves. Stay tuned for what is sure to be a competitive and entertaining showdown at the Rakuten Japan Open Tennis Championships.
