Paris Masters 2024: Ben Shelton vs Corentin Moutet preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick
Match Details
Fixture: Ben Shelton vs Corentin Moutet
Date: 29 October 2024
Tournament: Paris Masters 2024
Round: First-round (Round of 64)
Venue: AccorHotels Arena, Paris, France
Category: Masters 1000
Surface: Hard-court (Indoor)
Prize Money: €5,950,575
Live Telecast: USA - Tennis Channel | UK - Sky Sports | Canada - TSN
Ben Shelton vs Corentin Moutet preview
Ben Shelton and Felix Auger-Aliassime are set for an electrifying first-round showdown at the 2024 Paris Masters, in what promises to be one of the most anticipated matchups of the tournament’s opening round.
Shelton arrives in Paris with a solid 41-24 season record, highlighted by his title win in Houston, where he defeated fellow American Frances Tiafoe in a hard-fought, three-set final. Despite a strong first half of the year, Shelton’s form has dipped since then.
During the North American hardcourt season, Shelton made it to the semifinals in Washington and the quarterfinals in Cincinnati. His US Open journey ended in the third round to Tiafoe. His Asian swing saw him reach the quarterfinals in Tokyo and the third round in Shanghai. Recently, at the Swiss Indoors in Basel, he beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry, Stan Wawrinka, Andrey Rublev, and in-form Arthur Fils, en route to the final where he fell to an inspired Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard.
Moutet heads into Paris with an 11-15 match record on tour so far this season, with a semifinal run in Santiago de Chile his best result yet. He also reached the fourth round of the French Open, losing to Jannik Sinner.
Moutert opened his campaign in Bercy this week in the qualifiers. He's booked his spot in the main draw courtesy of two walkovers from Jaume Munar and Jakub Mensik.
Ben Shelton vs Corentin Moutet head-to-head
Ben Shelton and Corentin Moutet are yet to face off on tour so their head-to-head currently stands at 0-0.
Ben Shelton vs Corentin Moutet odds
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Ben Shelton vs Corentin Moutet prediction
Ben Shelton and Corentin Moutet’s upcoming first-round clash at the 2024 Paris Masters promises high-stakes action, as both players aim to close their seasons on a positive note.
Shelton has had a strong season overall, though his momentum took a dip post-Wimbledon. The American has often fallen in close matches, unable to convert solid performances into deep tournament runs. However, his recent resurgence at the Swiss Indoors in Basel signals a return to form, which he will look to carry into the Paris indoor courts and end the season on a high.
Moutet has had a dismal season up until now and has struggled for consistency, particularly in the second half of the season. His struggles on the hardcourts have been apparent with almost all of his success coming on the clay. He has in fact yet to win two consecutive main draw matches on the hardcourts this year.
Shelton enters this matchup as the firm favorite, given his recent form and a more successful season overall. His powerful serves and aggressive groundstrokes, coupled with Moutet's relatively inferior form, should give the higher-ranked American the edge in Paris.
Pick: Shelton to win in straight sets.