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French Open: Can Collignon Upset World No. 5 Shelton?
28 May
Summary
- Ben Shelton, world number 5, faces Raphael Collignon in French Open second round.
- Collignon makes his French Open debut, facing a tough challenge against Shelton.
- Shelton is favored in betting odds, despite Collignon's surprisingly favorable odds.
American tennis player Ben Shelton, currently ranked fifth in the world, is scheduled to compete against Raphael Collignon of Belgium in the second round of the French Open on Thursday. This match represents Collignon's first appearance at Roland Garros. He advanced to this stage after defeating Aleksandar Vukic in three sets, including a tiebreak. Shelton, on the other hand, secured a victory in his opening match against Daniel Merida Aguilar in straight sets.
Despite Shelton's consistent performance in Grand Slams, reaching at least the third round in his last ten appearances since the 2023 US Open, Collignon is presented with surprisingly favorable betting odds. Shelton has historically performed well at the French Open, with his best result being a fourth-round exit last year. Collignon, with limited Grand Slam success, faces an uphill battle against the higher-ranked American. The current odds favor Shelton to win, though Collignon's odds suggest a closer match than expected. The match is set to begin at 10 a.m. EST.
