{"id":87482,"date":"2025-07-24T00:08:28","date_gmt":"2025-07-24T04:08:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/?p=87482"},"modified":"2025-07-24T00:08:28","modified_gmt":"2025-07-24T04:08:28","slug":"atp-washington-day-4-predictions-shelton-diallo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/07\/24\/atp-washington-day-4-predictions-shelton-diallo\/","title":{"rendered":"ATP Washington Day 4 Predictions Including Ben Shelton vs Gabriel Diallo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thursday\u2019s action at the 2025 ATP Citi Open features an impressive amount of third-round matches, with all 16 remaining talents playing for a spot in the quarterfinals in Washington, D.C. As always, LWOT previews and predicts the upcoming matches, with this set of matches featuring a Top 10 player and home favorite Ben Shelton.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>ATP Washington Day 4 Predictions\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n<h4><b>Brandon Nakashima vs Cameron Norrie<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Head-to-head: <\/b>Norrie 3-1<\/p>\n<p>Recently, Norrie hasn\u2019t had the best couple of seasons on Tour, but his form has turned a corner, stunning No. 2 seed Lorenzo Musetti in his latest match here in Washington. The Brit won the pair\u2019s last three matches&#8211;not dropping a set&#8211;while Nakashima hasn\u2019t had to face as challenging opponents, taking out Ethan Quinn in his lone match this week. Nakashima arguably has the stronger backhand of the two, but Norrie is a bit more consistent off the ground and has a better forehand. He should have the momentum he needs to reach the quarterfinals, and look for him to win in a minor upset.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Norrie in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><b>Daniel Evans vs Corentin Moutet<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Head-to-head: <\/b>Moutet 2-0<\/p>\n<p>Evans, the 2023 champion at this tournament, played a solid match to defeat home favorite Alex Michelsen in the second round. He\u2019s on a seven-match winning streak at this tournament because he did not defend his title last year. However, Moutet has arguably looked stronger as of late; after appearing in the draw as a lucky loser, he brushed past Alexandre Muller 6-0 6-1. Moutet won the pair\u2019s two meetings, but they haven\u2019t played since 2021. While the Frenchman should be the favorite by form and ranking, I\u2019m going for the upset here because of Evans\u2019 experience at this tournament. He\u2019s clearly seemed comfortable with the court speed and conditions, and the 35-year-old\u2019s backhand slice and tricky serve can frustrate Moutet if the Frenchman can\u2019t replicate his earlier strong form.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Evans in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a  id=\"TDbCoaHbQM13gTGbMtSeAg\" class=\"gie-single\" href=\"http:\/\/www.gettyimages.com\/detail\/2220407039\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"color:#a7a7a7;text-decoration:none;font-weight:normal !important;border:none;display:inline-block;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Embed from Getty Images<\/a><script>window.gie=window.gie||function(c){(gie.q=gie.q||[]).push(c)};gie(function(){gie.widgets.load({id:'TDbCoaHbQM13gTGbMtSeAg',sig:'o-C9QnzXapdy0Rs7QqzUXcxV8mY39SxGRdOf0GJ02yA=',w:'594px',h:'400px',items:'2220407039',caption: true ,tld:'com',is360: false })});<\/script><script src='\/\/embed-cdn.gettyimages.com\/widgets.js' charset='utf-8' async><\/script><\/p>\n<h4><b>Alex de Minaur vs Jiri Lehecka<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Head-to-head: <\/b>1-1<\/p>\n<p>Lehecka struggled in his opening match win against Zachary Svadja, having to battle deep into a third set. De Minaur, the finalist here in 2018, took out Yunchaokete Bu 7-6(5) 6-2 in his first match, and his stronger second-set performance should give him confidence going into this match. While Lehecka cruised past the Aussie in their last meeting on grass this year, De Minaur prefers these types of hard courts and can grind down Lehecka with his defense in hot conditions, expected to hit 90 degrees on Thursday.<br \/>\n<em>Prediction: De Minaur in 2<\/em><\/p>\n<h4><b>Ben Shelton vs Gabriel Diallo<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><b>Head-to-head: <\/b>First meeting<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There should be fireworks in this match, with <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/tennis\/2025\/06\/14\/ben-shelton-breaks-into-top-10-ends-19-year-wait-for-u-s-trio\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">two of the strongest servers<\/a> and ball-strikers in the game facing off. While the two are vulnerable to unforced errors, they\u2019re both young and should be laser-focused given it\u2019s both their first meeting and a key event on their preferred surfaces. Both players coincidentally won their first match 6-3 6-4, not facing any issues on their serve. The serve should be the major factor in this match, and Shelton has a bit more experience on the big stage that could favor him deep in sets or in tiebreakers. Going for the American in a tough three-setter.<\/span><br \/>\n<em>Prediction: Shelton in 3<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Main Photo Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thursday\u2019s action at the 2025 ATP Citi Open features an impressive amount of third-round matches, with all 16 remaining talents playing for a spot in the quarterfinals in Washington, D.C. As always, LWOT previews and predicts the upcoming matches, with this set of matches featuring a Top 10 player and home favorite Ben Shelton. 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