Ben Shelton World No. 4 · 
USA 
Daniel Altmaier World No. 67 · 
Germany Live Polymarket prices · $4.1K traded across 16 markets · as of 19:48 UTC
Ben Shelton (serving) Daniel Altmaier (serving) Who comes in stronger: ranking, season record, form and the basics side by side.
| Ben Shelton | Fact | Daniel Altmaier |
|---|---|---|
| No. 4 | World ranking | No. 67 |
| 4,680 | Ranking points | 849 |
| 39–14 | 2026 record | 20–29 |
| WWLLL | Last 5 matches | LLWLW |
| 24 | Age | 28 |
| 193 cm | Height | 188 cm |
| USA | Country | Germany |
| Not on record | Turned pro | 2014 |
Their most recent completed meetings, latest first.
Head-to-head record not fetched yet.
Prediction market probabilities from Polymarket, as recorded over the life of the market.
Ben Shelton 88%
Daniel Altmaier 13%
Percentages show what people predict, not a tip. A 70% favourite still loses about three times in ten.
How the win chances moved before the match.
As of 8 October 2026, 19:48 UTC, Ben Shelton is priced at 88% to beat Daniel Altmaier at Shanghai Masters, with Daniel Altmaier at 13%. That is a heavy favorite’s price - traders give Daniel Altmaier little chance. Prices are Polymarket probabilities and move with every trade.
88%
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Beyond the winner: the side markets on this match, in plain words.
How long does it go?
Straight sets
74%
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Who takes the first set?
Ben Shelton
81%
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How one-sided?
Ben Shelton wins by 2 sets or more
68%
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Prices as of 8 October 2026, 19:46 UTC. 16 markets on this event on Polymarket.