Gael Monfils has reached the semi-finals of the Mallorca Championships after defeating Roberto Bautista Agut in a grueling three-set match, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4. This marks Monfils' first grass court semi-final in six years. Earlier, Monfils snapped a 6-match losing streak to Dominic Thiem by defeating him 6-3, 7-6. Meanwhile, Paul Jubb achieved the biggest win of his career by defeating top seed and World No. 14 Ben Shelton 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(8) to reach his first ATP Tour semi-final. Jubb saved one match point and needed seven to secure the victory. Additionally, Jakub Mensik defeated defending champion Chris Eubanks 6-3, 3-6, 6-1 to advance to the quarter-finals, where he later defeated Fabio Fognini 4-6, 6-3, 7-5 to reach the semi-finals.
All the feels! 😮💨 @paulJubb3 @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/bqnewgjSJ0
Mallorca ATP QF: Wow!! I knew (Q) @PaulJubb3 was having a brilliant week but this is another level, upsetting top seed Ben Shelton USA WR 14 (=CH), 275 places above him (after saving a match point) 6-3 3-6 7-6(8) :-) 1st win v a top 50 player is against someone in the top 15! https://t.co/OmzLeLVvjz
Only twice before has Ben Shelton served at 70%+ first serves and not won more than 65% of those points. Today was the 3rd, and it was Paul Jubb, on a grass court, who returned so incredibly well. Career best win for the Brit, first Top 20.
Paul Jubb with his BIGGEST career win!!! He defeats No.1 seed & World No.14 Ben Shelton 6-3 3-6 7-6 to reach the ATP Mallorca semi finals. 🤩 https://t.co/Jf638NPjlO
Reaching new heights 🌟 @PaulJubb3 takes out top seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(8) as he records his first Top-20 win and reaches his first ever ATP semifinal! #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/mdx4peWZ4u
PERFORMANCE OF A LIFETIME! 🤩 World No. 289 @paulJubb3 saves match point in defeating top seed Shelton 6-3 3-6 7-6 to reach a maiden career ATP Tour semi-final @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/cFRkktTeOf
Always 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐆! 👊 @PaulJubb3 captures the biggest win of his career defeating Shelton to reach his first ATP Tour semi-final! @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/c2I3T238Qo
Wow. Paul Jubb, who had zero ATP level wins before this week, beats top 15 Ben Shelton 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(8) to reach the semifinals in Mallorca. Incredible 3rd set. Saved 1 match point and needed 7. https://t.co/Kg6jNmHpeT
Mallorca QF: P. Jubb (GBR) defeats B. Shelton (USA) 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(8) Jubb saved 1 MP. Shelton saved 5 (1 on Jubb's serve). Absolutely wild match.
Shelton saves 3 MPs and forces a 3rd set tiebreak vs. Jubb in Mallorca. https://t.co/vJUVQymfyg
He's got that Mallorca magic 🧙♂️ Today's @BetMGM Shot of the Day is an unbelievable one from Paul Jubb! #MC2024 https://t.co/PMJd2YyBHA
Take a bow! 😱 @paulJubb3 @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/wlbFWL18UA
Take a bow! 😱 @PaulJubb3 @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/RD1hCPqZfi
Back n forth! ⚡️ @BenShelton | @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/gievA2oH13
All-court game! 👏 @BenShelton @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/LAR9DMXSRE
WOW 😯 @PaulJubb3 takes the opener 6-3 against Top seed Shelton! @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/EfLGXFvBf1
Top Seed Taking Centre Stage! 😍 Stream @BenShelton vs @PaulJubb3 LIVE NOW: https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/SZy12ANtmn
Monfils Comes Through Marathon! 😱 @Gael_Monfils defeats Bautista Agut 6-4 4-6 6-4 after 2hrs 31mins to reach the SFs @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/KFtkuhLLqV
Building momentum in Mallorca 🪩 @Gael_Monfils advances into the semi-finals with a 6-3 4-6 6-4 victory over Bautista Agut! @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/ede8lH1Dyx
Gael Monfils, almost 38yo, defeats 36yo Roberto Bautista Agut in a battle of former top 10s. 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to reach the semifinals in Mallorca. 1st grass semifinal in 6 (!) years for La Monf. https://t.co/BM6aXdrW8N
"It does not get better than this!" 😮💨 @Gael_Monfils @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/cy4ot7DfMS
Trademark RBA 💪 @BautistaAgut @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/WzsquCc4Bz
Improvisation Skillz! ✌️ @Gael_Monfils @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/A4UqZHFFXY
Quarter-Final Bound! 👏 @BenShelton defeats Hijikata 6-4 6-0 to record a first grass-court win of 2024 @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/RVv1WpS1KT
First grass court win of the season 👏 @BenShelton breezes past Rinky Hijikata 6-4, 6-0 to secure his spot in the quarters in Mallorca. #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/SCqRdxw4n9
Top Seed ➡️ Top Tennis A complete performance from @BenShelton getting a 6-4 6-0 victory over Hijikata for his first W on grass this season @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/VLTKsCkuju
BOOM, what a start to the second set @BenShelton! @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/X5HDd1lcQc
Taking control 👨💻 @BenShelton powers through the first set 6-4 against Hijikata! @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/rBhBV7bsS4
Mallorca ATP R2: @PaulJubb3 dispatches fellow-qualifier Adam Walton AUS WR 107 (CH 95 last month), 182 places above him, 0&3 to make his first ATP main tour QF :-) https://t.co/nFOG934XNo
Lovely Jubbly! 🤗 @PaulJubb3 defeats Walton 6-0 6-3 to reach a career first ATP Tour quarter-final @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/v1INxIhWCe
HUGE moment 🤩 @PaulJubb3 reaches his first ATP Tour QF after battling past Walton 6-0 6-3! @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/uGU3i6VLyp
24yo Paul Jubb, former NCAA champ (2019) beats Adam Walton 6-0, 6-3 in 55 minutes to reach his first career ATP QF in Mallorca. Just before Wimbledon, where he has a main draw wild card. Brits doing INCREDIBLY during this grass season. Good to see. https://t.co/E6VR5tLZzN
Moving On! 😮💨 @mensik_jakub_ moves into the quarter-finals in Mallorca with a 4-6 6-3 7-5 win over Fognini @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/baoykdIKeL
Monfils making moves 🕺 @Gael_Monfils records a straight set win over Roberto Carballes Baena 6-3, 6-4 to reach the final 8 in Mallorca. #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/GnDPi3uD4C
A for effort! 😂 @Gael_Monfils @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/Qht4Bn4ggp
Roberto's biggest fan! 🤗 @BautistaAgut @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/FYNpsv0LV7
🚨 UPSET ALERT 🚨 Jakub Mensik took out the Mallorca defending champion Chris Eubanks in the first round. 👀 #MC2024 https://t.co/BPbQ3g9BeT
Turning up the heat! 😮💨 @HumbertUgo @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/am7Ahd0xgg
Mensik's Moment! 👏 @mensik_jakub_ defeats defending Mallorca champion Eubanks 6-3 3-6 6-1 @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/8wQtecAHKc
LOOK at this Mensik magic 🪄 @mensik_jakub_ gets the better of 2023 champion Eubanks 6-3 3-6 6-1 for his 1st ATP Tour win on grass! @MallorcaChamps | #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/mmitTx1DMO
In full flow! 😍 @mensik_jakub_ with a wicked forehand pass on the run @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/S4QG8X4llt
Mallorca ATP R1: @PaulJubb3 comprehensively defeats fellow-qualifier Maximilian Marterer GER WR 87 (CH 45 in 2018), 202 places above him, 1&2, his 3rd win against a top 100 player, all this month! :-)
Gael Comes Through! 🫶 @Gael_Monfils snaps a 6-match losing streak to Thiem after defeating the Austrian 6-3 7-6 @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/qgxuvGrFzc
Monfils in Mallorca 👏 In a match up of two tennis greats, @Gael_Monfils earns a win over Dominic Thiem for the first time in his career 6-3, 7-6(3). #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/yTdVMuoZcf
Things you love to see! 😍 @domithiem ripping shots on his backhand wing @MallorcaChamps #MallorcaChampionships https://t.co/QprqTnEot3