French Open 2024: Ben Shelton vs Hugo Gaston preview, head-to-head, prediction, odds and pick

Match Details

Fixture: (15) Ben Shelton vs Hugo Gaston

Date: May 27, 2024

Tournament: French Open 2024

Round: First Round (Round of 128)

Venue: Paris, France

Category: Grand Slam

Surface: Clay (Outdoor)

Prize Money: £53,478,000

Live Telecast: USA - NBC, Tennis Channel, Peacock | Canada - TSN, RDS | UK - Eurosport, Discovery+ | India - Sony Ten

Ben Shelton vs Hugo Gaston preview

Shelton at the Mutua Madrid Open - Day Seven

Fifteenth seed Ben Shelton will take on Hugo Gaston in the first round of the 2024 French Open on Monday (May 27).

Shelton has made a solid start to the season by amassing 17 wins from 27 matches, including a title-winning run in the U.S. Men's Claycourt Championships in Houston. He also reached the semifinals of the ASB Classic and the third round of the Italian Open.

The American will enter Paris on the back of a first round exit in Geneva. Despite a valiant effort against Flavio Cobolli, he fell to the Italian in two hours and one minute. Shelton will be keen to make a deep run at the French Open.

Gaston at the 2023 French Open - Day Three

Hugo Gaston, meanwhile, has made an ordinary start to the season and only participated in six events so far on the main tour. He reached the second round of the Australian Open, where he lost to Taylor Fritz in four sets.

The Frenchman will enter Paris on the back of a promising quarterfinal finish in Geneva. He outfoxed the likes of Daniel Elahi Galan and Francesco Cerundolo en route to the last eight, but couldn't make his mark against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. The youngster Perricard defeated Gaston in one hour and 58 minutes.

Ben Shelton vs Hugo Gaston head-to-head

The head-to-head between Shelton and Gaston is locked at 0-0. The duo have never faced each other on the main tour.

Ben Shelton vs Hugo Gaston odds

Player Name	Moneyline	Handicap Bets	Total Games
Ben Shelton	-250	-1.5(-140)	Over 38.5(-105)
Hugo Gaston	+190	+1.5(+100)	Under 38.5(-135)

All odds are sourced by BetMGM.

Ben Shelton vs Hugo Gaston prediction

Shelton at the BNP Paribas Open 2024 - Day 10

A thrilling encounter is on the cards between Ben Shelton and Hugo Gaston in the first round of the French Open. Both players will be eager to begin their campaign in Paris on a positive note.

Shelton is one of the most exciting young talents on the men's tour. His game is well suited for clay and he's already captured a title on the surface this year. The American is known for his potent serve and formidable all-around game on court.

Gaston, on the contrary, has been grinding out tough results in the last few months. Despite being out of form, he's been stuck to the task and looks eager to turn things around. The Frenchman likes to play a cautious brand of tennis and is known for his versatile all-around game.

Ultimately, the player who holds their nerve during crucial moments and keeps a check on their errors will have the upper hand in this bout. Considering their record on clay and recent results on tour, Shelton will be the favorite to pass this test and begin his campaign with a win.

Pick: Shelton to win in four sets.