Jaime Faria
Jaime Faria is a 23-year-old Portuguese qualifier who produced the biggest result of his career at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, beating eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-4, 6-4 days after Shelton had won the Masters 1000 title in Montreal. It was Faria’s first win over a top-10 player and it ended a six-match Shelton winning streak.
Player Profile
| Full name | Jaime Faria |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 August 2003 |
| Nationality | Portuguese |
| Plays | Right-handed |
| Highest ranking | World No. 87 (February 2025) |
| ATP titles | 0 |
| Grand Slam titles | 0 |
Current Ranking & Recent Form
| Cincinnati Open 2026 |
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Playing Style & Strengths
Faria is a competitor before he is a ball-striker. Against Shelton in Cincinnati he trailed 1-4 in the second set and won five games in a row, and the match turned on his refusal to give away free points rather than on any single weapon. He plays long rallies willingly and defends well for a player of his size, which is why his best results have come in the humidity of the American hard-court swing.
Faria Betting Tips & Predictions
Faria is a qualifier whose price rarely reflects how competitive his matches are. The Shelton win is the obvious evidence, but the pattern is broader: he has repeatedly taken sets off higher-ranked players and the set-betting and handicap markets have historically been the better way in than the outright.
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