Overview

• 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.