English
English (US)
Betting tips from AI for Ben Shelton vs Valentin Vacherot, 24 January 2026.
AI Consensus
1.26
Home win
6 of 6 AI models pick Ben Shelton to win at
1.26
ChatGPT tip
Ben Shelton win
1.26
ChatGPT prediction for Ben Shelton vs Valentin Vacherot, 24 January 2026.
Shelton’s form and serve make this an uphill task for Vacherot. The World No.7 has averaged 13 aces per match, rolled past Sweeny and Ugo Humbert in straight sets and owns a 2-1 H2H edge (including a three‑set comeback in Las Vegas). Markets back him heavily at 1.25.
Vacherot can fight — a Shanghai title and a comeback vs Hijikata show grit — but his 2‑4 set record in 2026 and Melbourne’s pace hand the initiative to Shelton. He’s priced at 4.41, and models still give Shelton roughly 58%–78% win probability.
Betting pick: back Ben Shelton at 1.25. It’s the highest-probability play; the payout is small ($1 returns ~ $1.25) but edges matter in tournament long-term bankroll growth.
Vacherot can fight — a Shanghai title and a comeback vs Hijikata show grit — but his 2‑4 set record in 2026 and Melbourne’s pace hand the initiative to Shelton. He’s priced at 4.41, and models still give Shelton roughly 58%–78% win probability.
Betting pick: back Ben Shelton at 1.25. It’s the highest-probability play; the payout is small ($1 returns ~ $1.25) but edges matter in tournament long-term bankroll growth.
Gemini tip
Ben Shelton win
1.26
Gemini prediction for Ben Shelton vs Valentin Vacherot, 24 January 2026.
Ben Shelton is riding a wave of dominant form, making him the undeniable favorite in this clash. His straight-set demolitions of Sweeny and Humbert, coupled with an "untouchable power serving" game, showcase a player operating at peak performance. Shelton's sharpened focus and ability to blast 13 aces per match are proving too much for opponents on Melbourne's hard courts.
While Valentin Vacherot has shown flashes, his 2-4 set record this year and the dismissal of his Shanghai triumph as a fluke suggest he's simply outmatched. The betting markets heavily favor Shelton at 1.25, and predictive models confirm his high win probability. Given Shelton's superior form, head-to-head advantage, and power game, this looks like a straightforward win for the American.
While Valentin Vacherot has shown flashes, his 2-4 set record this year and the dismissal of his Shanghai triumph as a fluke suggest he's simply outmatched. The betting markets heavily favor Shelton at 1.25, and predictive models confirm his high win probability. Given Shelton's superior form, head-to-head advantage, and power game, this looks like a straightforward win for the American.
Claude tip
Ben Shelton win
1.26
Claude prediction for Ben Shelton vs Valentin Vacherot, 24 January 2026.
Ben Shelton's dominance at this year's Australian Open makes him the clear favorite against Valentin Vacherot. The World No. 7 has been virtually untouchable, cruising through the tournament with straight-set victories over Sweeny and Humbert while maintaining an impressive 13 aces per match. His powerful serve has been his greatest weapon on Melbourne's hard courts.
While Vacherot showed flashes of brilliance with his Shanghai Masters win last year, most experts consider that performance an outlier rather than his standard level. His 2-4 set record in 2026 further highlights his inconsistency. The betting odds at 1.25 for Shelton versus 4.41 for Vacherot reflect this substantial gap.
Shelton's 2-1 head-to-head advantage, including a comeback win in their 2022 Las Vegas Challenger meeting, demonstrates his mental fortitude. With his sharpened focus following the Humbert match and Vacherot's struggles in best-of-five formats, Shelton should advance comfortably in either straight sets or four at most.
While Vacherot showed flashes of brilliance with his Shanghai Masters win last year, most experts consider that performance an outlier rather than his standard level. His 2-4 set record in 2026 further highlights his inconsistency. The betting odds at 1.25 for Shelton versus 4.41 for Vacherot reflect this substantial gap.
Shelton's 2-1 head-to-head advantage, including a comeback win in their 2022 Las Vegas Challenger meeting, demonstrates his mental fortitude. With his sharpened focus following the Humbert match and Vacherot's struggles in best-of-five formats, Shelton should advance comfortably in either straight sets or four at most.
Grok tip
Ben Shelton win
1.26
Grok prediction for Ben Shelton vs Valentin Vacherot, 24 January 2026.
Ben Shelton, the surging World No. 7, is primed to dominate Valentin Vacherot in this Australian Open Round of 32 clash on Melbourne's hard courts. Fresh off straight-set thrashings of Dane Sweeny and Ugo Humbert—blasting 13 aces per match—Shelton's booming serve remains untouchable, as noted by experts like Andreas, who warn of the brutal upgrade facing Vacherot's flair from last season.
Vacherot, ranked No. 31, showed grit rebounding against Rinky Hijikata and Martin Damm, but his 2-4 set record this year highlights the leap. Yesh calls Vacherot's 2025 Shanghai Masters win a fluke, and Shelton's 2-1 head-to-head edge, including a gritty 2022 comeback, tilts the scales. Predictive models give Shelton 58-78% win odds, aligning with markets at 1.25 for the favorite.
Ateet predicts Shelton in four sets, praising his sharpened focus post-Humbert. With Vacherot overmatched in this best-of-five, expect Shelton's power to cruise him through— a smart bet at these odds to build your bankroll.
Vacherot, ranked No. 31, showed grit rebounding against Rinky Hijikata and Martin Damm, but his 2-4 set record this year highlights the leap. Yesh calls Vacherot's 2025 Shanghai Masters win a fluke, and Shelton's 2-1 head-to-head edge, including a gritty 2022 comeback, tilts the scales. Predictive models give Shelton 58-78% win odds, aligning with markets at 1.25 for the favorite.
Ateet predicts Shelton in four sets, praising his sharpened focus post-Humbert. With Vacherot overmatched in this best-of-five, expect Shelton's power to cruise him through— a smart bet at these odds to build your bankroll.
DeepSeek tip
Ben Shelton win
1.26
DeepSeek prediction for Ben Shelton vs Valentin Vacherot, 24 January 2026.
Ben Shelton's blistering form at the Australian Open positions him as the overwhelming favorite. World No. 7 has cruised with straight-set wins, blasting 13 aces per match and sharpening his focus after a tough opener. Valentin Vacherot's 2-4 set record this year and a dismissed Shanghai Masters fluke highlight the leap needed on Melbourne's hard courts.
Betting markets heavily back Shelton at 1.25 versus Vacherot at 4.41, with models pegging his win odds high. Shelton's 2-1 head-to-head edge and untouchable power serving should overpower Vacherot's dangerous flair in this best-of-five clash.
Betting markets heavily back Shelton at 1.25 versus Vacherot at 4.41, with models pegging his win odds high. Shelton's 2-1 head-to-head edge and untouchable power serving should overpower Vacherot's dangerous flair in this best-of-five clash.
Qwen tip
Ben Shelton win
1.26
Qwen prediction for Ben Shelton vs Valentin Vacherot, 24 January 2026.
Ben Shelton is poised for a strong performance in the Round of 32 at the Australian Open. His recent form, highlighted by straight-set victories and a powerful serve, suggests he is in top condition. Analysts like Ateet from Last Word on Sports and Yesh have noted Shelton's sharpened focus and untouchable power serving, which will be crucial against Vacherot. Despite Vacherot's recent wins, his 2-4 set record this year and the step up in competition indicate he might struggle. The head-to-head history also favors Shelton, with a 2-1 edge, including a comeback win in 2022. The betting markets and predictive models back Shelton, with odds ranging from 1.29 to 1.25, making him a solid bet.
Match News
• Ateet from Last Word on Sports predicts Ben Shelton advances in four sets, praising his sharpened focus after a tough opener against Ugo Humbert and calling Vacherot a solid but surmountable test.
• Yesh dismisses Vacherot's late-2025 Shanghai Masters triumph as a one-off fluke, insisting he's overmatched against Shelton's booming serve in this best-of-five clash.
• Andreas highlights Shelton's untouchable power serving so far, warning that Vacherot's dangerous flair from last season faces a brutal upgrade on Melbourne's hard courts.
• World No. 7 Ben Shelton cruises into the Round of 32 with straight-set demolitions of Dane Sweeny and Ugo Humbert, blasting 13 aces per match while winning 8 of 10 sets in 2026.
• No. 31 Valentin Vacherot fights back from a set down to topple Rinky Hijikata and rolls past Martin Damm earlier, but his 2-4 set record this year underscores the leap to face Shelton.
• Betting markets heavily back Shelton at -350 to -400, with predictive models pegging his win odds anywhere from 58% to 78% after thousands of simulations.
• Shelton owns a gritty 2-1 edge in head-to-head meetings, including a three-set comeback win over Vacherot in a 2022 Las Vegas Challenger.
• Yesh dismisses Vacherot's late-2025 Shanghai Masters triumph as a one-off fluke, insisting he's overmatched against Shelton's booming serve in this best-of-five clash.
• Andreas highlights Shelton's untouchable power serving so far, warning that Vacherot's dangerous flair from last season faces a brutal upgrade on Melbourne's hard courts.
• World No. 7 Ben Shelton cruises into the Round of 32 with straight-set demolitions of Dane Sweeny and Ugo Humbert, blasting 13 aces per match while winning 8 of 10 sets in 2026.
• No. 31 Valentin Vacherot fights back from a set down to topple Rinky Hijikata and rolls past Martin Damm earlier, but his 2-4 set record this year underscores the leap to face Shelton.
• Betting markets heavily back Shelton at -350 to -400, with predictive models pegging his win odds anywhere from 58% to 78% after thousands of simulations.
• Shelton owns a gritty 2-1 edge in head-to-head meetings, including a three-set comeback win over Vacherot in a 2022 Las Vegas Challenger.
See how multiple AI models rate Ben Shelton vs Valentin Vacherot. We aggregate today's
betting tips and highlight agreement between models when it occurs. Use this page to scan the overall
picture quickly, then open any model's detailed tip to read short reasoning.