Grand Slam number 24 is looming into view for Novak Djokovic, but a new superstar American is blocking his route….
Ben Shelton vs Novak Djokovic betting tips, predictions and odds | US Open 2023
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Grand Slam number 24 is looming into view for Novak Djokovic, but a new superstar American is blocking his route. Can Ben Shelton harness the power of the New York crowd to deliver a big semi-final shock at Flushing Meadows?
Ben Shelton vs Novak Djokovic Prediction
Ben Shelton brought the Arthur Ashe court to life in his quarter-final against Frances Tiafoe. He has a huge game, he tops the speed gun for his serves, and lets rip on the forehand as well.
Of course, Djokovic has pretty much seen it all before but Shelton is a bit special. It may take the Serbian a little while to get adjusted to Shelton’s pace and power, but we have seen the great champion learn on the job during the matches on many occasions.
Djokovic will have to work for this as the American will throw everything at him and there is a lack of fear to him. The American could take a set, potentially on a tiebreak, but Djokovic should reach the final.
Ben Shelton vs Novak Djokovic Tip: Recommended Bet
Novak Djokovic to win 3-1 @ 5/2 with Sky Bet
Ben Shelton vs Novak Djokovic odds
| Winner | Sky Bet | Bet365 |
| Novak Djokovic | 1/20 | 1/20 |
| Ben Shelton | 8/1 | 10/1 |
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Ben Shelton road to the US Open Semi-Finals
Shelton has not yet been pushed to five sets in the tournament and, indeed, has never won in three straight sets either. However, he has progressed through the tournament with a definite building of excitement and excellence.
| Round | Opponent | Result |
| First Round | Pedro Cachin | 1-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 |
| Second Round | Dominic Thiem | 7-6, 1-0 ret. |
| Third Round | Aslan Karatsev | 6-4, 3-6, 6-2, 6-0 |
| Fourth Round | Tommy Paul (14) | 6-4, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 |
| Quarter-Finals | Frances Tiafoe (10) | 6-2, 3-6, 7-6, 6-2 |
Novak Djokovic road to the US Open Semi-Finals
Other than a mental drop against countryman Laslo Djere, Djokovic had a pretty serene run through the draw.
| Round | Opponent | Result |
| First Round | Alexandre Muller | 6-0, 6-2, 6-3 |
| Second Round | Bernabe Zapata Miralles | 6-4, 6-1, 6-1 |
| Third Round | Laslo Djere (32) | 4-6, 4-6, 6-1, 6-1, 6-3 |
| Fourth Round | Borna Gojo | 6-2, 7-5, 6-4 |
| Quarter-Finals | Taylor Fritz (9) | 6-1, 6-4, 6-4 |
Ben Shelton vs Novak Djokovic Head to Head
This will be the first meeting between the two players.
