Overview

• After beating Pablo Carreño Busta 6-4, 6-2, 6-4, Ben Shelton advanced to the US Open third round and is set to face Adrian Mannarino.
• Rodman took the final question in Shelton’s presser, teasing him about not topping 135 mph on his serve in a moment captured and shared by the US Open.
• Shelton publicly thanked Rodman for flying overnight from California to be courtside, noting she came straight after a Washington Spirit match.
• The couple’s relationship began in March via a TikTok interaction before Shelton confirmed it on Instagram, with Rodman later showing support at the French Open, Wimbledon and now in New York.
• With the win, Shelton moved within 95 ranking points of Taylor Fritz for the top U.S. men’s spot, according to tournament coverage.