American Ben Shelton takes on Italian veteran Lorenzo Sonego in the Wimbledon Round of 16 on Monday.
Shelton’s tournament has been a statement of dominance: three straight-set wins highlighted by blistering serves — including a 148 mph ace and an 81% first-serve win rate. Yet all three matches had tense stretches where he showed calm under pressure.
Armed with a powerful left-handed serve machine, the No. 10 seed’s aggressive, attacking game on grass is a force few can withstand.
Sonego, ranked No. 47, has also been impressive — though in vastly different fashion. He survived a grueling five-set thriller over Brandon Nakashima to secure his Round of 16 berth.
Shelton vs. Sonego Head-to-Head
With a career-best semifinal run at the 2025 Australian Open under his belt and a 3–1 head-to-head lead over Sonego, Shelton’s grit and momentum give him the edge.
This is their first meeting on grass. Today’s match may hinge on whether Shelton can reassert dominance on serve and attack — or whether Sonego’s stamina and veteran craft can tilt momentum. Their last meeting went to five sets.
What to Watch
- Serve impact: Shelton’s serve will be central; Sonego must neutralize it early to stay in games.
- Marathon legs: Sonego’s fitness will be tested — Shelton thrives in quick points.
- Pressure moments: With tight pressure points likely, composure from both will be critical — especially in tiebreak scenarios.
Prediction
Shelton in four sets. While Sonego’s tenacity and experience make this more than a straight-sets forecast, Shelton’s firepower and grass-court edge suggest he’ll prevail, likely pulling away once early pressure subsides.
How to Watch Shelton vs. Sonego
The Ben Shelton–Lorenzo Sonego match is now scheduled to start 10:20 AM Eastern on No. 1 Court on Monday. The game airs live on ESPN2 with whip-around coverage; a dedicated stream is available on ESPN+.
Ben Shelton (10) vs. Lorenzo Sonego (47)
Time: 10:20 AM Eastern
Court: No. 1 Court
TV: ESPN2
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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