Ben Shelton Advances to Auckland Classic Quarterfinals Amid High Seed Attrition

Shelton's Dominant Performance Stands Out as Many Leading Players Fall in Early Rounds

Top-seeded American Ben Shelton advances to the quarterfinals of the ATP Auckland Classic after defeating Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 6-4.
The tournament has seen a high attrition rate among seeded players, with many leading players, including fifth-seeded Chris Eubanks, losing in the early rounds.
Shelton's performance was marked by a powerful serve and dominance at the net, serving six aces and putting more than 80% of first serves in play.
Despite a few shaky moments early in the match, Shelton was largely in control, winning points with a whipping forehand from the baseline.
Daniel Altmeier of Germany also advanced after a grueling match against Felix Auger-Aliassime, which lasted over 2 hours and 34 minutes.