When Is Ben Shelton Playing Next? Miami Open 2R Opponent Confirmed, Schedule, How To Watch, Live Streaming Details

Ben Shelton will kick off his campaign at the 2026 Miami Open on Saturday at 23:00 UTC at Grandstand, Miami, USA. The eighth-seeded Shelton at the ATP Masters 1000 event will lock horns with Alexander Shevchenko in the round of 64.

Being one of the seeded players in the men’s singles draw, the American tennis player received a bye into the second round. Shelton and the Kazakhstani tennis player will lock horns for the first time in the main tour.

Shelton began his 2026 season with a strong performance at the ABS Classic, reaching the quarterfinals. He repeated the same performance at the first Grand Slam of the Year. In Melbourne, he defeated Casper Rudd to advance to quarterfinal. However, Jannik Sinner got the better of him 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

Shelton’s last outing was at Indian Wells, where Learner Tien forced his fellow American teammate to conclude his run after  7-6(3), 4-6, 6-3 win in the third round on March 8. Shelton has an overall 11-3 win-loss record in 2026, including 6-3 on hard surface. His best result in 2026 was recorded at the Dallas Open, clinching the title over Taylor Fritz with a 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 win in the final.

The young American player will vie at the Miami Open, where he will make his fourth appearance. In his first appearance in 2023, he reached the second round before losing to Adrian Mannarino.

His best result of the tournament came at the 2024 edition, where he got through to third round, before falling short against Lorenzo Musetti. Find all the key details about Ben Shelton’s opening match at the 2026 Miami Open.

Who Will Ben Shelton Compete Against?

Ben Shelton will square off with Alexander Shevchenko in the round of 64 at the ATP Miami event on Saturday. Shevchenko reached the second round of the tournament after defeating Matteo Arnaldi 7-6(5), 6-7(5), 6-2 in the starting round.

Ranked at no. 84, Shevchenko recorded eight aces and committed only two double faults in the first round. He has 10-10 record in 2026, including 8-7 on hard court.

Shevchenko will also make his fourth appearance at the Miami Open. His best run at the tournament came in 2024, reaching the second round.

Ben Shelton vs Alexander Shevchenko Match Schedule

Ben Shelton vs Alexander Shevchenko is scheduled for Saturday, March 21, 2026, at the Grandstand. It will not start before 7 p.m. EST.

Fans can watch the match on the following platforms:

USA – Tennis Channel

Australia – beIN SPORTS

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