Match Details
Fixture: (3) Ben Shelton vs Cameron Norrie
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Date: November 3, 2026
Tournament: Paris Masters
Round: Second Round (Round of 32)
Venue: La Défense Arena, Nanterre, France
Category: ATP Masters 1000
Surface: Hard (Indoor)
Prize Money: €6,309,095
Live Telecast: USA – Tennis Channel | UK – Sky Sports | Canada – TSN Premium
Ben Shelton vs Cameron Norrie preview
Third seed Ben Shelton will face off against Cameron Norrie in the second round of the 2026 Paris Masters on Tuesday.
Shelton will begin his Paris Masters campaign against Norrie in the second round after receiving a first-round bye. The American arrives as the third seed and has enjoyed an impressive season, winning the Canadian Open and reaching the US Open final. However, he suffered a disappointing early exit at the Swiss Indoors Basel, losing to wildcard Jerome Kym 3-6, 7-6(4), 6-7(1). Shelton will be looking to put that defeat behind him and build momentum in Paris.
Norrie, meanwhile, booked his place in the second round with a 6-4, 1-6, 6-3 victory over Matteo Arnaldi in his opening match. The Brit showed resilience after dropping the second set and held all his service games in the decider to secure the win. He has struggled for consistency this season, but his recent performances in Vienna and Paris have offered some encouragement. Norrie will also be keen to protect his ranking points after reaching the third round in Paris last year.
Ben Shelton vs Cameron Norrie head-to-head
The two left-handers have met once before, with Norrie claiming a convincing straight-set victory in Cincinnati in 2022.
Ben Shelton vs Cameron Norrie odds
(Odds via BetMGM)
Ben Shelton vs Cameron Norrie prediction
Shelton has struggled for consistency recently, including a disappointing defeat to Swiss wildcard Jerome Kym in Basel. However, the American remains a dangerous opponent on indoor hard courts, with his powerful serve and aggressive forehand capable of putting Norrie under constant pressure. He also reached the Paris quarterfinals last year and has the firepower to dictate this matchup.
Norrie arrives after a hard-fought victory over Matteo Arnaldi in the opening round. The Brit showed resilience to recover after dropping the second set, but the three-set encounter could leave him with a shorter recovery period ahead of this contest. His defensive consistency, counterpunching and ability to extend rallies could trouble Shelton, particularly if the American becomes impatient.
Norrie won their only previous meeting in Cincinnati in 2022, but Shelton has developed considerably since then. The Brit’s consistency should make this competitive, although Shelton’s serve and greater attacking quality give him the advantage.
Pick: Shelton to win in three sets.
Ben Shelton vs Cameron Norrie betting tips
Tip 1: The match will have at least 23 games.
Tip 2: There will be at least one tiebreak.
Edited by Pritha Ghosh
