Overview

• Ben Shelton secured a spot in the Basel ATP final by defeating Arthur Fils with a score of 6-3, 7-6(11/9).
• Shelton's victory over Fils marks his second ATP 500 final appearance, following his 2023 title win in Tokyo.
• Throughout the tournament, Shelton demonstrated resilience, saving all break points against top-seeded Andrey Rublev in the quarterfinals.
• Arthur Fils had a strong performance leading up to the semifinals, including a victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas without dropping a set.
• Shelton's progress to the final ensures his return to the ATP top 20 rankings.