Ben Shelton Set to Face Aleksandar Vukic in ATP Dallas Opener

The American rising star looks to build on his Australian Open semifinal run against the Australian challenger in their first-ever ATP Tour meeting.

Ben Shelton enters the Dallas Open following a career-best semifinal appearance at the Australian Open, achieving a new career-high ranking of World No. 13.
Aleksandar Vukic, ranked World No. 66, also had a strong Australian Open performance, reaching the third round before losing in a five-set battle to Jack Draper.
This will be the first ATP Tour meeting between Shelton and Vukic, though Shelton leads their overall head-to-head record 1-0, having defeated Vukic in a 2022 Challenger final.
Shelton is known for his aggressive playstyle, powerful serve, and strong net game, while Vukic relies on his baseline aggression and resilience on court.
Predictions from analysts suggest Shelton is favored to win, leveraging his recent form and hard-court prowess, though Vukic’s tactical game could pose challenges.