Ben Shelton takes center court on Wednesday afternoon at the Cincinnati Open to face Roberto Bautista Agut — an opponent 15 years his senior — in a third-round match rescheduled from Tuesday.
Bautista Agut is just 4-8 on hard courts this year, but he’s won two straight in Cincinnati and will look to extend that run. Unfortunately for him, he meets a top-tier talent who’s putting all the pieces together to make the leap into tennis’s elite.
Shelton, currently world No. 6, is riding a wave of momentum after winning his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto, defeating Karen Khachanov in the final.
No longer just a big server, he’s now combining his power with improved shot selection, tactical patience, and the mental toughness to outlast equally driven opponents in high-stakes tiebreaks.
Shelton–Bautista Agut Head-to-Head
Shelton leads the head-to-head 2–0, with both wins coming on hard courts last year.
Prediction
Shelton in 2 straight sets. His form, power, and head-to-head record give him a clear edge. While Bautista Agut’s experience and tactical discipline pose threats, Shelton’s aggressive rhythm should allow him to control the match from start to finish.
How to Watch Ben Shelton vs. Roberto Bautista Agut
Due to yesterday’s rain, the Ben Shelton-Roberto Bautista Agut match will now be played on Wednesday on Grandstand Court, with an expected start time of around 1:30 PM.
It’s the third match of the day on Grandstand Court after Swiatek-Cirstea and Nakashima-Zverev.
The match may air live on the Tennis Channel or its streaming-only T2 Channel, which is available on Amazon Prime Video for free here.
The Tennis Channel has a live stream simulcast of its TV coverage here, along with a dedicated feed for the Shelton-Bautista Agut match here.
A standalone Tennis Channel streaming subscription is available for $9.99/month or $109.99/year.
Shelton vs. Bautista Agut
Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Expected Start Time: 1:30 PM
Venue: Lindner Family Tennis Center, Mason, Ohio
Court: Grandstand Court
TV: Tennis Channel
Streaming: Tennis Channel app and website
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