Ben Shelton vs. Kamil Majchrzak Preview, Prediction and Betting Odds for ATP Swiss Indoors Basel 2025 Round-1
Winner to face Munar or Bertola in R16.
After an unsuccessful return to tour-level action at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, American southpaw Ben Shelton opens his account at the 2025 Swiss Indoors in Basel against Kamil Majchrzak of Poland. The winner of this Round of 32 encounter between the No. 2 seed and the qualifier will advance to face either Jaume Munar or Remy Bertola in the pre-quarterfinals. Today, we will break down the match-up for you. Finally, BetMGM will provide us with all the favorable betting odds.
Ben Shelton vs Kamil Majchrzak Match Preview
Ben Shelton won the biggest trophy of his career at the 2025 Canada Masters. Barring the US Open, the 23-year-old has achieved his career-best Grand Slam finish at three majors this year. Currently ranked No. 6 in the world, Shelton was also the runner-up in Munich. He has 37 wins and 19 losses this year – and will be looking to break his rut of two straight losses on tour. The two-time major semifinalist has served 332 aces and 97 doubles faults on hard courts this year. He has won 89% service games and saved 70% break points on this surface in the ongoing season.
THE SHELTON SCREAM RETURNS 📣
No.10 seed Ben Shelton recovers from going a set down against Lorenzo Sonego to win 3-6, 6-1, 7-6(1), 7-5 and reach his first #Wimbledon quarter-finals ➡️ pic.twitter.com/WOMG4htz52
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 7, 2025
Kamil Majchrzak achieved his career-high ranking of No. 61 on the ATP Rankings in September 2025. The Pole is in great form at the moment, reaching two Round of 16s and two Round of 32s in his last four events. The 29-year-old has a success rate of under 50% throughout his career, and hasn’t won a tour-level trophy as yet. Majchrzak enjoyed a brilliant semifinal run at the Grand Prix Hassan II, before reaching a maiden Grand Slam pre-quarterfinal at Wimbledon. The World No. 70 has a win-loss record of 15-11 this year – and won both qualifying matches in straight sets.
The head-to-head record between Ben Shelton and Kamil Majchrzak is currently 0-0. The opening round encounter in Basel is set to be their first duel on the ATP circuit.
Ben Shelton vs Kamil Majchrzak Career Comparison
Ben SheltonCategoryKamil Majchrzak6Current Ranking70108-72Career W-L Record46-5337-19YTD W-L Record15-113Career Titles01YTD Titles00Grand Slams0
Ben Shelton vs Kamil Majchrzak ATP Swiss Indoors Basel 2025 Prediction
A lot will depend on Ben Shelton’s preparations before this tournament. If the American can find an early rhythm on serve, he will ease into the encounter. Majchrzak will test him by attacking the backhand wing and slowing down the pace of the match. However, he will find it hard to make inroads on the Shelton serve – particularly when it comes to his sliders on the ad court. A first serve percentage in excess of 65% should get the job done for the No. 2 seed.
Prediction: Ben Shelton in straight sets.
Ben Shelton vs Kamil Majchrzak ATP Swiss Indoors Basel 2025 Betting Odds
Shelton (21/50) has the advantage against Majchrzak (15/8) in the 2025 Swiss Indoors Basel opener. According to the implied probability on the money line, the American has a 78% likelihood of advancing to the Round of 16. Here are the odds (as per BetMGM):
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- Ben Shelton Win: 21/50
- Kamil Majchrzak Win: 15/8
- Total Games >23.5: 10/11
- Total Games 41/50
- Majchrzak +2.5 (Game Handicap): 19/20
- Total Sets 4/7
- Majchrzak +1.5 (Set Handicap): 13/20
- Total Number of Tiebreaks >0.5: 13/20
- Majchrzak to Win At Least 1 Set (Yes): 4/9
- Most Service Breaks to Shelton: 3/5
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