Saturday morning on No. 1 Court opens with a contrasting third-round matchup between American No. 10 seed Ben Shelton and Hungarian veteran Marton Fucsovics, a lucky loser who’s battled through two five-set marathons to get here.
Shelton has yet to drop a set in this tournament — but that doesn’t mean it’s been easy. Both of his first two matches featured tense moments, extended rallies, and critical break points.
Still, the big-serving lefty has kept his composure, overpowering opponents with one of the most electric serves on tour and an increasingly confident all-court game.
Fucsovics, by contrast, has been through the wringer. He’s played ten sets in his first two rounds and survived back-to-back five-set grinds.
The 33-year-old has built a career on resilience and athleticism, and Wimbledon is a tournament where he’s had past success. But after so much time on court, the key question is whether his body can hold up against Shelton’s relentless power.
Shelton vs. Fucsovics Head-to-Head
This will be the first meeting between the two. While Shelton has the higher ranking and the explosive weapons, Fucsovics has far more grass-court experience and is known for pushing top players deep into matches.
What to Watch
- Shelton’s serve: He’s averaging over 10 aces per match and winning a high percentage of first-serve points.
- Fucsovics’ endurance: After two five-setters, can he physically recover fast enough to handle Shelton’s pace?
- Momentum swings: Fucsovics thrives in grinding rallies. If Shelton loses rhythm early, this could turn into a test of patience.
Prediction
Shelton in four sets. Fucsovics is too tough to roll over, but Shelton’s ability to finish points quickly should wear down the Hungarian over time.
How to Watch Shelton vs. Fucsovics
The Ben Shelton–Marton Fucsovics match is now scheduled to begin at 12:45 PM Eastern on No. 1 Court, pending the completion of Navarro-Krejcikova.
The match will air live on ESPN as part of its whip-around coverage. A dedicated stream will also be available to ESPN+ subscribers.
Wimbledon coverage shifts to ABC at 1:00 PM Eastern.
Ben Shelton (10) vs. Marton Fucsovics [LL]
Time: Approx. 12:45 PM Eastern
Court: No. 1 Court
TV: ESPN/ABC
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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