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Ben Shelton Triumphs in Season Opener at ASB Classic

1/14/2026

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Ben Shelton started his 2026 season with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana at the ATP 250 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
As the top seed, Shelton faced challenges, including saving a set point at 5-4 and a break point in his first service game.
He recorded 12 aces and achieved a 78% success rate on first serves during the match.
Shelton will next compete against Sebastian Baez, who defeated Jenson Brooksby.
His sportsmanship was highlighted when he apologized after a tense moment in the match.

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Ben Shelton started his 2026 season with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana at the ATP 250 ASB Classic in Auckland, New Zealand.
As the top seed, Shelton faced challenges, including saving a set point at 5-4 and a break point in his first service game.
He recorded 12 aces and achieved a 78% success rate on first serves during the match.
Shelton will next compete against Sebastian Baez, who defeated Jenson Brooksby.
His sportsmanship was highlighted when he apologized after a tense moment in the match.