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Ben Shelton Saves Two Match Points to Win Basel Opener

The result is his first win since a US Open shoulder injury, bolstering his ATP Finals bid.

Overview

  • Shelton edged Kamil Majchrzak 6-7 (2), 6-3, 7-6 (7) in the Swiss Indoors first round after a final-set tiebreak lasting nearly three hours.
  • He required a medical time-out for blisters during the match but held firm on serve in the deciding set.
  • The victory follows his comeback tournament in Shanghai, where he lost in the first round to David Goffin.
  • The Basel win strengthens his Race to Turin position, with one outlet listing him sixth in the live standings at the time of reporting.
  • He is scheduled to face Jaume Munar next in the round of 16 in Basel.