US EditionShelton Ends Mannarino Jinx in Toronto
TORONTO, CANADA, JUL 30 – Ben Shelton earned his first career win over Adrian Mannarino with 16 aces and a 90% first-serve success rate, advancing to the third round of the ATP Masters 1000 event.
- Ben Shelton defeated Adrian Mannarino 6-2, 6-3 at the ATP Toronto Masters to reach the third round on July 31, 2025.
- Shelton earned this first career win over Mannarino after losing their prior two matches and facing a skilled, tricky shotmaker.
- Shelton delivered a commanding 56-minute performance, firing 16 aces and winning 90% of his first-serve points despite 45 unforced errors.
- Shelton said of Mannarino, "His hands are so good," and noted the importance of hitting serving spots well to secure victory.
- Shelton's win advanced him to face Brandon Nakashima, maintaining his pursuit of a first Masters 1000 title and ATP Finals spot this year.
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Shelton ends Mannarino jinx
Ben Shelton earned his first career win over gritty Frenchman Adrian Mannarino on Wednesday, posting a 6-2, 6-3 victory to earn a third-round spot at the ATP Toronto Masters. The American fourth seed came to the court with a pair of losses against 37-year-old qualifier Mannarino, but said he was able to vary his serve to get over the line for a welcome first victory in the series. "This win was huge for me. He's a shotmaker, he can take the racq…
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