US EditionAmerican Ben Shelton advances to the Auckland ATP quarterfinals
Ben Shelton, ranked eighth, saved set points and broke at key moments to win 7-5, 6-4 against Francisco Comesana and reach the quarterfinals of the ASB Classic.
- On Wednesday, eighth-ranked Ben Shelton beat Francisco Comesana 7-5, 6-4 at the ASB Classic in Auckland in his first match of 2026.
- As a season tuneup, Shelton has chosen to start his season in Auckland in each of his last four years, with the ATP Auckland stop serving as a tuneup for the Australian Open starting Sunday in Melbourne.
- Saving key points, Shelton saved three set points, produced 12 aces, held then broke Comesana for 6-5, and broke early in the second set to clinch the match.
- After the match, he acknowledged the score belied a close contest and said there is `plenty to work on` ahead of tomorrow's quarter.
- Fans flocked to centre court and packed the house before midday at the ASB Classic as American Marcos Giron upset sixth seed Alex Michelsen to reach the top eight, with Cam Norrie, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, and second seed Casper Ruud also featured in today's matches.
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Santa Maria TimesAmerican Ben Shelton advances to the Auckland ATP quarterfinals; Ruud bows out
Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton has “knocked off the rust” in his first match of 2026 with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana in the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. As the top-seeded player, the American had a bye…
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American Ben Shelton advances to the Auckland ATP quarterfinals
Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton has “knocked off the rust” in his first match of 2026 with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana in the ATP Tour tournament in Auckland, New Zealand.
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