Brief
Ben Shelton celebrates birthday with Shanghai Masters win
The American advanced to the third round of the ATP 1000 event on his birthday.
By Felo News Desk · Published
U.S. Open runner‑up Ben Shelton marked his 24th birthday on Friday by defeating Germany's Daniel Altmaier 6‑3, 7‑6 (6) to reach the third round of the Shanghai Masters, the Associated Press reported.
Shelton, who lost both Davis Cup singles matches after the US Open and withdrew from the Laver Cup, will face top‑seed Alexander Zverev, the player who beat him in the US Open final, in his next match on the main Stadium Court.
Other early results included ninth‑seed Alex de Minaur advancing on a walkover after Alex Molčan retired, qualifier Rei Sakamoto upsetting 23rd‑seed Andrey Rublev, and Novak Djokovic preparing for a night match against Hubert Hurkacz.
Key facts
- Ben Shelton turned 24 and beat Daniel Altmaier 6‑3, 7‑6 (6) at the Shanghai Masters. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- The win moves Shelton into the third round of the ATP 1000 event. (winnipegfreepress.com)
- Shelton's next opponent is top‑seed Alexander Zverev. (winnipegfreepress.com)
Sources
- [1] winnipegfreepress.com — originally reported as “Birthday boy and US Open finalist Ben Shelton advances at the Shanghai Masters”
