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24 Aug 2025, 22:18

American tennis player Ben Shelton wins in the first round of the US Open

  • Ben Shelton won against Ignacio Buse at the US Open.
  • Shelton demonstrated excellent play, winning all his service games.
  • In the second round, Shelton will face a Spanish tennis player.

This is reported by ESPN, L'Équipe.

Ben Shelton, an American tennis player, achieved a confident victory in the first round of the US Open, defeating Argentine Ignacio Buse with a score of 6-3, 6-2, 6-4. This match took place on Sunday at Arthur Ashe Stadium, where Shelton is already making his second appearance in the tournament.

Shelton, who is the eighth seed in the tournament, noted that the stadium has become a special place for him. He recently won his first Masters 1000 title in Toronto, becoming the first American to win this title since 2003.

In the match against Buse, the 21-year-old player, who made his debut in the main draw of the US Open, played well but couldn't convert his chances for a comeback. Shelton won all five break points he encountered and demonstrated excellent play.

In the second round, Shelton will meet the winner of the match between Pablo Carreno Busta and Pablo Llamas Ruiz. At the same time, his teammate Taylor Fritz also played in the first round, becoming the first American to reach the top 8 in this tournament since 2007.

Tags: Sport/Tennis

Articles on this topic:

  • www.espn.com - American Ben Shelton cruises to first-round 2025 US Open win
  • www.lequipe.fr - Ben Shelton mate Ignacio Buse au premier tour de l'US Open