Ben Shelton 1-2 Jerome Kym result: ATP Basel, Switzerland Men Singles, 29 October 2026

Match recap: Ben Shelton 1-2 Jerome Kym, ATP Basel, Switzerland Men Singles, 29 October 2026

Jerome Kym beat Ben Shelton 2 sets to 1 in the Round of 16 of the ATP Basel, Switzerland Men Singles on Thursday 29 October 2026. The match was played on Center Court in Basel. Kym advanced from the round.

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Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Ben Shelton has won 8 of his last 10 matches, losing 2, with 16 sets won and 5 conceded between Wednesday 5 August 2026 and Tuesday 27 October 2026. Jerome Kym has won 2 of 3, taking 5 sets and dropping 3, between Tuesday 14 July 2026 and Tuesday 27 October 2026. Shelton's record covers more matches.

Our prediction

Ben Shelton is the slight favourite for Ben Shelton vs Jerome Kym, Thursday 29 October 2026.

Shelton arrives with 8 wins and 2 losses from 10 matches, winning 16 sets and conceding 5. His latest result was a 2 sets to 1 win over Aleksandar Kovacevic in Basel. Kym is 2 wins and 1 loss from 3 matches, with 5 sets won and 3 lost, most recently beating Arthur Rinderknech 2 sets to 0. On balance, the call is a slight edge to Shelton.

Who is favoured for Ben Shelton vs Jerome Kym?

Ben Shelton holds a slight edge for Ben Shelton vs Jerome Kym, on the strength of 8 wins from his last 10 matches against 2 wins from 3 for Jerome Kym.

When and where Ben Shelton vs Jerome Kym is played

Ben Shelton and Jerome Kym play their Round of 16 match at the ATP Basel, Switzerland Men Singles on Thursday 29 October 2026. It is a knockout match. The match is played on neutral ground.

Key facts

Recent form: Ben Shelton and Jerome Kym

The figures for Shelton cover 10 matches between Wednesday 5 August 2026 and Tuesday 27 October 2026, while those for Kym cover his matches in the ATP Basel, Switzerland Men Singles and the ATP Gstaad, Switzerland Men Singles.

Ben Shelton has won 8 and lost 2 of 10 matches, with 16 sets won and 5 lost, and a sequence of W-L-W-L-W, newest first. Most recently he beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 2 sets to 1 in Basel.

8W 0D 2L in 10 games1.6 scored · 0.5 conceded per gameHome 3W-0D-1L · Away 5W-0D-1L

Jerome Kym has won 2 and lost 1 of 3 matches, with 5 sets won and 3 lost, and a sequence of W-L-W, newest first. Most recently he beat Arthur Rinderknech 2 sets to 0 in Basel.

2W 0D 1L in 3 games1.7 scored · 1.0 conceded per game

Key data

Ben Shelton has 8 wins and 2 losses in 10 matches, with 16 sets won and 5 lost. Jerome Kym has 2 wins and 1 loss in 3 matches, with 5 sets won and 3 lost. Both won their latest match in Basel. Shelton beat Aleksandar Kovacevic, Kym beat Arthur Rinderknech.

What is at stake

This is a knockout match in the Round of 16 of the ATP Basel, Switzerland Men Singles. The winner advances to the next round. The loser is out of the tournament.

Frequently asked questions

How has Ben Shelton played before facing Jerome Kym in Basel?

Ben Shelton has won 8 of 10 matches between Wednesday 5 August 2026 and Tuesday 27 October 2026. He won 16 sets and lost 5. His last five read W-L-W-L-W. He beat Aleksandar Kovacevic 2 sets to 1 last time.

What is Jerome Kym's record before playing Ben Shelton?

Jerome Kym has won 2 of 3 matches in the ATP Basel, Switzerland Men Singles and the ATP Gstaad, Switzerland Men Singles. He won 5 sets and lost 3. His latest result was a 2 sets to 0 win over Arthur Rinderknech.

What happens to the winner of Shelton vs Kym at the ATP Basel?

The match is in the Round of 16 of the ATP Basel, Switzerland Men Singles. It is a knockout tie. The winner moves on to the next round of the tournament. The loser goes out.