World number 12 Ben Shelton faces the 63rd-ranked Mariano Navone in the second round of the 2025 ATP Indian Wells Masters which will be played on Saturday, March 8. Get all the Ben Shelton v Mariano Navone predictions, betting tips and odds for this encounter in the section below.
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Ben Shelton v Mariano Navone Head to Head
Their only previous meeting came in Tokyo last year and Shelton had won that second round match in straight sets.
Shelton Needs Australian Open-Like Run
Ben Shelton has been slowly improving with every season and his talent was on display at the Australian Open as well where he made the semifinals.
It was the second time in his career that Shelton had made it that far in a Grand Slam having previously managed it at the 2023 US Open.
Unfortunately for Shelton, that result has been followed by two lukewarm performances from the American – at the Dallas Open and the Mexican Open. He was bundled out in both of them in the second round, losing to Jaume Munar and David Goffin respectively.
Shelton is defending a few points here at the Indian Wells Open having made the fourth round last year. He had a first round bye here and will hope to get going with a facile win in this one.
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Navone Surprises Tien
Learner Tien has become a household name in the tennis world thanks to his stunning performances this season, having defeated Daniil Medvedev and Alexander Zverev in 2025.
Things, however, did not go his way against Indian Wells Open debutant and clay court specialist Mariano Navone, who pulled off a stunning 7-5, 6-4 win over Tien in the opener.
In a match lasting an hour and 52 minutes, Navone won just his second hardcourt match of the season with a strong serving game that saw him get broken just once. In turn he got the better of his opponent’s serve twice in the first set and then again once in seventh game of the second.
Navone clinched the match off his third match-point to also win his first ever match at a hardcourt Masters 1000 event.
Shelton v Navone Predictions
While Navone can be incredibly proud of his performance here, Shelton can be expected to prove to be too good for his opponent here.
Shelton v Navone Tips
- Shelton to win in straight sets: 3/4
