Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud have both been impressive at the Australian Open so far, and they are set for a mouth-watering tie in the fourth round. <\/strong><\/p>\n Shelton has been perfect at the Australian Open so far<\/a> by defeating Ugo Humbert, Dane Sweeny, and Valentin Vacherot<\/a> without dropping a set. <\/p>\n Casper Ruud<\/a>, meanwhile, has faced three tough tests against Mattia Bellucci, Jaume Munar, and Marin Cilic<\/a> and he\u2019s only dropped one set against the latter. <\/p>\n The pair\u2019s match is one of the most hotly anticipated of the tournament so far, and Jamie Murray believes Ruud could have the advantage. <\/p>\n Shelton and Ruud have been scheduled for the last evening match on the Rod Laver<\/a> Arena and Murray thinks that could benefit the Norwegian. <\/p>\n Speaking as part of TNT Sports\u2019 coverage of the Australian Open, Murray said the slower conditions could hamper the American\u2019s powerful game. <\/p>\n 👇<\/span> Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n The Scot said: \u201cHe would much rather play in the heat, it\u2019s better for his serve and his game style. He can rush his opponents more. <\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s a different tournament playing in the day compared to the night. So we have to see what it entails. But for Casper it is good scheduling for him. I think he will be happy to play at night. <\/p>\n \u201cCooler conditions, he has more time to return the serve and his own forehand which can be pretty destructive. It\u2019s going to be an interesting match.\u201d<\/p>\n The winner of Ruud vs Shelton will play either Jannik Sinner<\/a> and Luciano Darderi<\/a> in the quarter-final, so there is plenty on the line. <\/p>\n Shelton and Ruud have been mainstays in the top 20 of the ATP<\/a> Tour for several years now, but they do not meet as often as you might think. <\/p>\n The pair have only played three matches in their career, with Ruud holding a positive record against the American with two victories. <\/p>\n 👇<\/span> Join the debate; share your insight. Use the comment button on the bottom left to have your say<\/span> <\/p>\n<\/section>\n Ruud and Shelton have not met since 2024, when the Norwegian knocked the American out of the Acapulco Open. <\/p>\n Shelton\u2019s sole victory against Ruud came on home soil, when he won in the round of 32 of the Cincinnati Open<\/a>. <\/p>\n Ruud\u2019s other victory against Shelton came on his favourite surface, as he won on the clay of the Barcelona Open. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nBen Shelton told he could struggle in slower Australian Open conditions<\/h2>\n
Who has impressed you most so far at the Australian Open?<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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<\/div>Ben Shelton and Casper Ruud\u2019s close head-to-head record<\/h2>\n
Pick your Australian Open dark horse!<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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