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TennisSection previews the 2023 Geneva Open first-round match featuring Ben Shelton vs. Marco Cecchinato on Sunday, May 21, 2023.

Shelton vs Cecchinato Match Details

Where is the match taking place: Ben Shelton vs. Marco Cecchinato will take place at the Tennis Club de Genève in Geneva, Switzerland, for the 2023 Geneva Open.

What is the start time: Ben Shelton vs. Marco Cecchinato will start at 2 pm local time (1 pm UK time)

How can I watch: The match will be telecast live on TennisTV.com.

Shelton vs Cecchinato Head-to-Head

Ben Shelton and Marco Cecchinato have no previous history on the ATP Tour, so this first-round match at the Geneva Open will be their first meeting.

Shelton vs Cecchinato Prediction

Ben Shelton has made a promising start to life on the clay. Playing for the first time on the surface, Shelton won in Estoril where he defeated Constant Lestienne. He’s picked up three more wins, two of them coming at the Cagliari Challenger at the start of May. Although he has a negative win-loss record on the dirt, Shelton has lost to more accomplished players on the dirt including Thiem, Dimitrov, Ruud, and an in-form Struff in Madrid. And he’s not getting an easy draw in Geneva where he will face a resurgent Marco Cecchinato right off the bat. The Italian one-hander is 10-8 on clay, reaching the semifinal in Estoril and the third round in Rome. Cecchinato has climbed back into the top 100 and should’ve too much experience to win this match. But at altitude, Shelton could snatch a set with his monstrous serving.