Ben Shelton def. Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 6-3 — Halle Open 2026 R32

Match recap

Ben Shelton defeated Lorenzo Sonego 7-5, 6-3 in the R32 of the Halle Open 2026.

Ben Shelton won 33 of 37 first-serve points (89%) to Sonego's 68%, and that gap was the match. The Italian's lone break — back in game 7 of the first set — was the only crack, immediately answered. Shelton broke in game 6 of each set, raised his first-serve win rate to 100% in the second, and books a meeting with Ethan Quinn.

Match stats

Ben Shelton: 5 aces, 0 winners, 65% first serves, 5 double faults, 3/6 break points. Lorenzo Sonego: 2 aces, 0 winners, 64% first serves, 1 double fault, 1/2 break points.

Profiles: Ben Shelton · Lorenzo Sonego — Halle Open 2026

Head-to-head

Ben Shelton and Lorenzo Sonego have met 5 times, with Ben Shelton leading the head-to-head 4–1.

• Australian Open 2025 Quarterfinal — Ben Shelton won 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7(7)-6(4)
• French Open 2025 R128 — Ben Shelton won 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-3
• Wimbledon 2025 R16 — Ben Shelton won 3-6, 6-1, 7(7)-6(1), 7-5
• French Open 2023 R128 — Lorenzo Sonego won 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-3