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Stars Shine at Nexo Dallas Open
14 Feb
Summary
- Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul advanced to quarterfinals.
- Marin Cilic, 2014 US Open champion, seeks tournament win.
- Popular player Ben Shelton is a top 10 world ranked player.
Excitement filled the Nexo Dallas Open on Thursday evening as popular ATP Tour stars Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul competed in separate matches. Young fan favorite Ben Shelton, now ranked among the world's top 10, played his match on center court against France's Adrian Mannarino and advanced to the quarterfinals.
Another veteran, Marin Cilic, the only player in the tournament with a Grand Slam title, also secured his place in the quarterfinals earlier on Thursday. Cilic, who won the 2014 U.S. Open, is experiencing a career resurgence and feels confident about his chances in the tournament, citing his ongoing passion for the sport.
Later in the evening, the 28-year-old American Tommy Paul, currently ranked 22nd globally, competed against Miomir Kecmanovic, cheered on by a full stadium. Paul's match concluded the evening's events.
