Overview

• The sixth seed received a first-round bye and is slated to face David Goffin on Friday in his first match since retiring at the U.S. Open with a left-shoulder injury.
• Shelton said he would not have entered unless fit, following a breakout season that includes a Toronto Masters title and a strong standing in the PIF ATP Race To Turin.
• He is also entered in doubles with Alexander Bublik, opening against Romain Arneodo and Zizou Bergs.
• Early results featured Benjamin Bonzi defeating Reilly Opelka in straight sets, Jenson Brooksby topping James Trotter, and Chinese wildcard Juncheng Shang outlasting Aleksandar Kovacevic.
• Carlos Alcaraz withdrew to rest, and Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner are set to start their campaigns on Friday as top seeds with first-round byes.