Shelton vs Sonego Prediction 22 January 2025

Is there an undeniable favorite in the quarterfinal match of the Australian Open between Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego? We will touch on this and other exciting questions in our prediction. So far, the head-to-head record between the tennis players is even (1-1). It's worth noting that none of them has managed to settle matters in straight sets yet.

Ben Shelton

Shelton emerged from an incredibly tough part of the draw, managing a straight-sets victory only against Brandon Nakashima. Despite his young age, Ben has already reached the decisive stages of a major (top-4 at the US Open). However, he suffered a heavy defeat to Novak Djokovic at that time. In the past season, the American did not perform too well (one significant trophy), which led to a thorough "debriefing". His serve worked splendidly again (47 aces, 4 breaks, and less than half of the points lost on both attempts), allowing him to confidently secure a spot in the top twenty of the world rankings once more.

Lorenzo Sonego

Sonego had not previously stayed so long in such major competitions. But he hardly plans to stop at what has been achieved. Throughout his career, Lorenzo essentially marked time, content with the status of a perennial mid-ranker without grand ambitions. Last summer, the Italian conquered the tournament in Winston-Salem, after which he did not distinguish himself with anything notable. In Melbourne, however, the athlete gave up five sets over four matches, spending 12 hours and 35 minutes progressing through the draw.

Editorial Prediction

In conclusion, we state that the match should delight with significant intrigue. The opponents have a fantastic chance to achieve the most significant feat of their lives, and we believe that in such a crucial situation, they will please fans with a prolonged competitive battle with an unexpected outcome. Total over is a reliable choice for the match.