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Ben Shelton Beats Ugo Humbert in Straight Sets to Reach Australian Open Second Round

The No. 8 seed called the opener a tough draw against the world No. 33.

Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026 Ben Shelton of the U.S. celebrates after winning his first round match against France's Ugo Humbert REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
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Tennis - Australian Open - Melbourne Park, Melbourne, Australia - January 20, 2026 France's Ugo Humbert in action during his first round match against Ben Shelton of the U.S. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
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Overview

  • Shelton won 6-3, 7-6 (2), 7-6 (5) in Melbourne to open his 2026 Australian Open campaign.
  • He said he "stayed really calm" and felt he found some of his best tennis late in the match.
  • The American entered as the No. 8 seed and 2025 semifinalist, facing an unseeded opponent ranked 33rd in the world.
  • Pre-match betting had Shelton favored around -150 on the moneyline, according to DraftKings figures cited by the New York Post.
  • In other men's results, No. 5 seed Lorenzo Musetti advanced when Raphael Collignon retired in the fourth set with reported cramping and dizziness.