In a thrilling match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, Ben Shelton emerged victorious over Jannik Sinner, securing a spot in the quarter-finals. Sinner put up a strong fight, winning the first set 6-2, but Shelton fought back and took the second set 6-3. The match went into a tense third set, with both players displaying their skills. Ultimately, Shelton prevailed, winning the match 2-6, 6-3, 7-6. This victory marks a significant milestone for Shelton, who secures his first quarter-finals spot in a Masters 1000 tournament. The match showcased Shelton's ability to hold up against Sinner's powerful baseline rallies and directional shifts. Tennis enthusiasts eagerly watched as these two talented players clashed on the court.
Highlights of American Ben Shelton's victory over Jannik Sinner in Shanghai Worth your time and what surprised me was how well Shelton held up in some of these baseline rallies against Sinner's rhythm and directional shifts https://t.co/g6HWPkf1BF
SHELTON takes Sinner down! 💪 USA's young gun defeats Beijing champion Jannik Sinner 2-6 6-3 7-6 to secure a 1st quarter-finals spot in Masters 1000 in Shanghai So tough Ben! https://t.co/ZWexokxVRN
Shelton strikes back 🎳 @BenShelton takes the second set 6-3 over Sinner! #RolexShanghaiMasters https://t.co/CtwrWHfEmJ
Huge win for Ben Shelton over a very in-form No. 4 Jannik Sinner in Shanghai. Ben is a menace on fast hard courts.
Sinner plays a flawless set, leads Shelton 6-2 in 33 minutes. Ben helped with some poor decisions in two of his service games. Jannik is barely missing. https://t.co/nFgyk5sf6x
Sinner’s Sailing ⛵️ @janniksin leads Shelton 6-2 in their #RolexShanghaiMasters clash! 💪 https://t.co/eBG15EaK7Y
Sinner joins Shelton 🔥 Jannik recovers from a set down to defeat Sebastian Baez 3-6 6-3 6-2 to score his 51st victory of the year in Shanghai Sinner vs Shelton, big hitters clash in the round of 16! 🤜🤛 https://t.co/X6jvUtOWB5
No slowing Sinner 💨 @janniksin sets up a blockbuster clash with Ben Shelton after beating Baez 3-6 6-3 6-2! #RolexShanghaiMasters https://t.co/SXGWCNZzdG
Tuesday in Shanghai: Jannik Sinner vs. Ben Shelton YES, PLEASE!