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American tennis player Ben Shelton emerged victorious in a close match against Jannik Sinner at the Shanghai Masters. This win showcased Shelton's ability to defeat formidable opponents. Shelton will now face Sebastian Korda in the quarterfinals, marking their first meeting on the tour. Shelton's victory over Sinner is considered a significant achievement, solidifying his position as the best hope for a Grand Slam title among American male players. The match between Shelton and Sinner was highly competitive, with Shelton making a remarkable comeback after losing the first set. Shelton's strong forehand and determined play were instrumental in his victory. This win also marks Shelton's first triumph over a top 5 opponent. Shelton's exceptional performance in Shanghai has earned him a spot in the quarterfinals, his first appearance in an ATP Masters 1000 quarterfinal.
THE HUSTLE 💨 @BenShelton #RolexShanghaiMasters https://t.co/VBHBHKzscK
Sebi strikes back 💪 Korda levels the #RolexShanghaiMasters Quarter-Final against Shelton 6-2 in the second! https://t.co/woXTDNzV8X
Makes his move ♟️ @BenShelton takes the opening set against Korda in an epic tie-break 7-6(10). #RolexShanghaiMasters | @SH_RolexMasters https://t.co/udM1068DW5
Exciting times for U.S. #tennis in Shanghai Ben Shelton def Jannik Sinner 2-6 6-3 7-6 (5) Sebastian Korda def Francisco Cerundolo 7-5 7-6 (6) Will face each other for 1st time on tour in the QF Korda surging again Shelton with 3d top 10 win of his young career Telephone time https://t.co/TaUn3ReEaY
Ben Shelton gets his first win over a top 5 opponent and is into the quarterfinals in Shanghai 🔥 https://t.co/Wa90fL6uJs
Huge win by Shelton over Sinner! Ben is US men's best hope for a Slam!
Quarter finals are calling, and Shelton has answered📞 @BenShelton reaches his first ATP Masters 1000 quarter-final as he fights past No. 6 seed Sinner 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(5)! @SH_RolexMasters | #RolexShanghaiMasters https://t.co/CY1FfGi1dI
nuff said. ☎️ @BenShelton | #RolexShanghaiMasters https://t.co/eAXPXorFGv
BIG BEN'S BIGGEST WIN 👏 @BenShelton records his biggest EVER win 2-6 6-3 7-6 over Jannik Sinner! #RolexShanghaiMasters https://t.co/AUSY6Ekjzr
The comeback kid strikes again 💥 @BenShelton ends Sinner’s win streak with a dramatic 2-6, 6-3, 7-6(5) victory! #RolexShanghaiMasters https://t.co/ebk4LxC6S6
Stunning comeback win for Ben Shelton. 2-6, 6-3, 7-6 over Jannik Sinner. Discombobulated and defused in the first set, and then he dug in. Force of personality and firework game just took over. Forehand on match point had flames coming out of it.
“Maybe I’m addicted to the big stages,” @BenShelton said after razor-thin win over Jannik Sinner in Shanghai. With the victory, the 21-year-old showed he can beat the big opponents, too. From @SteveTignor: https://t.co/T2v61nbrbz
Shelton plays great and takes the 2nd set vs. Sinner in Shanghai. 2-6, 6-3. This R16 showdown is going 3. https://t.co/O1UKrhTPTt
✅ Set 1 @janniksin takes the opener against Ben Shelton, 6-2. #RolexShanghaiMasters | @SH_RolexMasters https://t.co/Hd3E9yapEl
Shelton won 10 of the last 11 points since 2-6, 1-1 *30-30. Leads 4-1 in the 2nd set.
A @BenShelton special ✨ #RolexShanghaiMasters https://t.co/7kVhmlSKrP