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Shelton Advances in Munich on Tie-Break Thriller
15 Apr
Summary
- Ben Shelton secured a quarter-final spot by winning a tense tie-break.
- The match lasted over one hour and 45 minutes against a wildcard.
- Shelton is aiming for his first clay court title in Munich.
American tennis player Ben Shelton has successfully reached the quarter-finals of the ATP event in Munich. The second seed secured his place by defeating Belgian wildcard Alexander Blockx with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (10/8) on Wednesday. The match was a demanding contest, lasting just over one hour and 45 minutes, with Shelton ultimately prevailing in a close second-set tie-break.
Shelton, who is currently ranked world number six, managed to save all three break points he faced during the match. He is actively pursuing his first clay court title, having been a finalist in Munich last year. His next opponent in the last eight will be the promising Brazilian player, Joao Fonseca. Meanwhile, three-time champion and top seed Alexander Zverev is also competing on home soil.
