Tennis · Australian Open · 26 January 2026
Ben Shelton vs Casper Ruud Prediction
Our prediction for Ben Shelton vs Casper Ruud (Grand Slam Tennis, 26 January 2026) was Set 1 Over 10.5 Games at odds of 2.25. It lost.
Published 25 Jan 2026 · Updated 27 Jan 2026
Our pick
Our pre-match tip
Set 1 Over 10.5 Games
Odds at posting: 2.25
Our analysis
I expect a tight opening set with few breaks. Ruud's serving numbers are unusually high this tournament, similar to Shelton's.
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Odds and implied probability
The tip was posted at decimal odds of 2.25, which the bookmaker's price implies as a 44.4% chance. A one-unit stake lost 1 unit. Odds are the price at posting, not live odds.
Result
Set 1 Over 10.5 Games lost, and the tip stays published. We keep every result on the record, wins and losses alike — browse the full Tennis track record and judge for yourself.
Grand Slam Tennis on record: 97W – 43L. All Grand Slam Tennis predictions