Miami Masters 2023: Shelton vs Mannarino Prediction, Odds & Pick

TennisSection previews the 2023 Miami Masters second-round match featuring Ben Shelton vs Adrian Mannarino on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

Ben Shelton vs Adrian Mannarino Match Preview

Ben Shelton will look to win on his Miami Masters debut. But fellow southpaw Adrian Mannarino is as experienced as they come. Who will prevail?

Ben Shelton has been a breath of fresh air in the men’s game. He has made an outstanding start to the season, cracking the top 40 for the first time in his career. Although his recent results have not gone to plan, Shelton has only lost to top-tier opposition in Acapulco and Indian Wells. So he will be heavily favored to get the job done against the tenacious left-hander, Adrian Mannarino.

Adrian Mannarino, for his part, scored his 10th match win of the season. He came from a set down to defeat Chinese teenager Shang Juncheng. He improves from last year’s first-round exit at the Miami Masters. However, the Frenchman will need to summon his best tennis and hope Ben Shelton has an off day to have a chance of pulling off the upset on Saturday.

Ben Shelton vs Adrian Mannarino Prediction and Pick

Ben Shelton and Adrian Mannarino have not played each other on the ATP Tour. Saturday’s clash at the Miami Masters will be their first meeting. Shelton has an incredible first serve and complements it with his ever-improving baseline game. His forehand is decent and his dextrous backhand slice is a game-changer. Mannarino is crafty as well. He hits flat and has a killer first serve too. But on the evidence of Shelton’s meteoric rise this year, the American should pick up a win on his Miami debut.