Martin Damm vs. Ben Shelton Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest ATP Washington Odds - Tuesday, July 28th
Ben Shelton faces Martin Damm at approximately 2:30 PM ET on Tuesday, July 28, at the Mubadala DC Open in Washington, D.C. Can Shelton rebound from his stunning Wimbledon exit, or will a match-ready Damm capitalize on another potentially slow start from the American favorite? Check out this Ben Shelton vs. Martin Damm prediction and best bet for July 28.
Peter Alexis - July 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT
4 Minute ReadMartin Damm vs. Ben Shelton Prediction: Will Qualifier Give Shelton Trouble at ATP Washington on Tuesday Afternoon?
Ben Shelton meets Martin Damm in the Round of 32 at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center on Tuesday afternoon. Shelton enters as the -309 favorite, while Damm is priced at +241 after winning two matches to advance through qualifying.
Shelton is returning to competition for the first time since suffering one of the biggest upsets of the Wimbledon opening round. The No. 4 seed was expected to contend deep into the tournament, but qualifier Otto Virtanen defeated him 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(8), 6-2, 7-6(9) in a four-hour match after Shelton held a match point in the deciding tiebreak.
Martin Damm vs. Ben Shelton Odds
- Moneyline: Damm (+235), Shelton (-310)
Martin Damm vs. Ben Shelton Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Tuesday, July 28th, 2026
- Time: 2:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: Tennis Channel
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Martin Damm vs. Ben Shelton Prediction
That loss interrupted an otherwise strong grass-court stretch. Shelton won the Stuttgart title by defeating Taylor Fritz in three sets, then beat Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 6-3 in Halle before Fritz gained revenge in the quarterfinals. Shelton has already won three ATP titles this season and entered Washington with a 25-11 record, but early exits at Wimbledon and Roland Garros have raised questions about his consistency in high-pressure matches.
Damm carries considerably less tour-level experience, but he should be much sharper at the beginning of this match. The 22-year-old dominated Kimmer Coppejans 6-2, 6-0 in his first qualifying match before battling past Abdullah Shelbayh 4-6, 7-5, 7-6(4). He also reached his first ATP semifinal as a qualifier in Montpellier earlier this season, defeating Hubert Hurkacz and Roberto Bautista Agut during that breakthrough run.
This will be the first professional meeting between Shelton and Damm. Both Americans rely heavily on their serves, with the 6-foot-8 Damm capable of producing short points and protecting service games when his first delivery is landing. Shelton owns the stronger forehand, greater athleticism and significantly more experience against top-level opposition, but his aggressive style can produce stretches of rushed errors when he fails to establish an early rhythm.
Martin Damm vs. Ben Shelton Best Bet
- Best Bet: Over 2.5 Sets (+110) Check out the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
Shelton should eventually find enough return opportunities to advance, but the -309 moneyline and straight-sets markets require confidence that he will immediately regain his best level. Damm has already played more than four hours of competitive tennis in Washington and showed resilience by recovering from a set down in the final qualifying round. Shelton won all four of his matches during his Stuttgart title run in three sets, and another uneven start could allow Damm to take one before the favorite’s superior power decides the match.
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