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Shelton Eyes Second Houston Title Amidst Tough Field
2 Apr
Summary
- Top seed Ben Shelton begins U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships campaign.
- Tommy Paul, the No. 4 seed, enters the tournament after a strong Miami showing.
- Several notable players, including Etcheverry and McDonald, are in second-round action.
The U.S. Men's Clay Court Championships' main draw continues on April 1, 2026, with top seed Ben Shelton commencing his campaign. World No. 9 Shelton, a former champion in Houston, faces wildcard Zhang Zhizhen. Despite a recent loss to Zhang at the Italian Open, Shelton is favored to advance.
No. 4 seed Tommy Paul also receives a bye and starts his tournament against Adolfo Daniel Vallejo. Paul, who reached the Miami quarterfinals, is expected to use his Houston clay-court experience to secure a place in the quarterfinals.
The day's schedule also includes second-round matches for notable players like Tomas Martin Etcheverry and Mackenzie McDonald, alongside a first-round match between Roman Andres Burruchaga and Adam Walton.
