Ben Shelton Advances to Semifinals in Tokyo; Bouzkova, Fernandez Reach Semifinals at Jiangxi Open
Shelton's second career tour semifinal comes after defeating 12th-ranked Tommy Paul, while Bouzkova and Fernandez triumph in the Jiangxi Open, set for semifinal matches against Diana Shnaider and Katerina Siniakova respectively.
- 21-year-old Ben Shelton advances to the semifinals in Tokyo after defeating 12th-ranked Tommy Paul 7-6 (4), 6-3 at the Japan Open, marking his second career tour semifinal entry.
- Shelton has achieved his fourth win against top-15 players, showcasing his impressive streak against formidable opponents.
- In the Tokyo tournament, Shelton will play against American qualifier Marcos Giron, who also marked a win against 17th-ranked Felix Auger-Aliassime.
- At the Jiangxi Open in China, third-seeded Marie Bouzkova and Hong Kong Open winner Leylah Fernandez proceed to the semifinals after their respective victories over Camila Osorio and Aliaksandra Sasnovich.
- Bouzkova will compete against Diana Shnaider while Fernandez will face Katerina Siniakova in the Jiangxi Open's semifinal matches.