Basel 2024 Final: Ben Shelton vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick | Swiss Indoors
Match Details
Fixture: (6) Ben Shelton vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
Date: 27 October, 2024
Tournament: Swiss Indoors 2024
Round: Final
Venue: St. Jakobshalle, Basel, Switzerland
Category: ATP 500
Surface: Hard-court (Indoor)
Prize Money: €2,385,100
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Ben Shelton vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard preview
Sixth seed Ben Shelton will lock horns with Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a blockbuster summit clash for the 2024 Swiss Indoors crown on Sunday, October 27.
Shelton has been in impressive form this week in Basel, rebounding from a recent dip since the US Open. He kicked off his campaign with a routine 6-3, 6-4 win over Tomas Martin Etcheverry. In a closely contested second round, he overcame three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka in straight sets, 7-6(2), 7-5.
Shelton's quarterfinal against top-seeded Andrey Rublev was a grueling two-hour battle, which he eventually clinched 7-5, 6-7(3), 6-4. The American then avenged his recent Japan Open loss, seeing off Arthur Fils 6-3, 7-6(9) in the semifinals to book his spot in just his second final of the season.
Mpetshi Perricard, in his breakout season, has also delivered a stellar performance in Basel so far. He opened with a 7-6(4), 6-3 victory over James Duckworth and then stunned two-time defending champion Felix Auger-Aliassime in the subsequent round, 6-1, 7-6(6).
The young Frenchman continued his strong form with a comeback 6-7(7), 6-3, 7-6(3) victory over Denis Shapovalov in the quarterfinals. Facing fourth seed and 2022 runner-up Holger Rune in the semifinals, Mpetshi Perricard delivered a composed 7-6(6), 6-4 win to also reach his second ATP final of the season.
Ben Shelton vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard head-to-head
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard holds a slender 1-0 lead against Ben Shelton in their head-to-head matchups, winning their only previous encounter 6-3, 7-6 (3) at the Queen's Club earlier this year.
Ben Shelton vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard odds
(Odds sourced from BetMGM)
Ben Shelton vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard prediction
The 2024 Swiss Indoors final promises to be a captivating contest, with both players aiming to cap a remarkable week with the crown and bragging rights.
Shelton heads into the final with a season record of 41-23 and a 7-2 record on indoor courts. Mpetshi Perricard, meanwhile, holds a 14-11 season record and is 4-1 indoors, with all of his indoor wins coming in Basel this week. Both players have claimed one title this season and are now contending for their second.
Shelton holds the advantage over his lower-ranked opponent, given his stronger season performance. However, Mpetshi Perricard can draw confidence from his previous win over Shelton on grass earlier this year. With the Swiss Indoors surface offering a similar pace, Mpetshi Perricard could pose a serious threat, as he's already proven himself for upsetting higher-seeded players this week.
Shelton also remains a formidable force on fast courts, especially with his blistering groundstrokes and strong serve-and-volley game. Experience may tilt the scales in his favor, making him the slight favorite to claim victory in this high-stakes clash.
Pick: Shelton to win in three sets.