Overview
- World No. 6 Ben Shelton beat Pablo Carreño Busta 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 at Louis Armstrong Stadium to advance to the US Open third round.
- During his press conference, Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman asked a lighthearted question about his serve speed, drawing laughs as Shelton cited the chilly conditions.
- Shelton logged eight aces against Carreño Busta and explained he focused on placement rather than pace after his serve stayed under 140 mph.
- He is set to face Adrian Mannarino in the third round on Thursday, following an opening win over Ignacio Buse.
- The pair’s relationship, public since March 2025 through social media, has included Rodman attending tournaments from Munich and Madrid to Wimbledon and New York, with Shelton saying he intends to support her at matches as well.