US EditionGoffin Beats Shelton in First Shanghai Masters Shock
David Goffin defeated sixth-seeded Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4 as Shelton returned from a five-week shoulder injury layoff at the Shanghai Masters.
- On Friday at the Shanghai Masters, David Goffin overcame sixth seed Ben Shelton with a 6-2, 6-4 victory during their match in the tournament's second round.
- Shelton returned to competition in Shanghai after a five-week break following a left shoulder injury he suffered during his match at the US Open last month.
- After a rain delay, Goffin broke Shelton’s serve following an unforced error in the ninth game and maintained impressive play to close the match in under 80 minutes.
- Goffin said, "I’m really happy with the way I played," stressing problem-solving as key to his wins and expressing hope for more good results.
- Despite the loss, Shelton, ranked sixth and currently in a strong position for the ATP Finals in Turin starting November 9, remains optimistic about qualifying.
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Goffin beats Shelton in first Shanghai Masters shock
The United States' Ben Shelton on Friday became the first top-10 seed to be booted out of the Shanghai Masters, beaten by 83rd-ranked David Goffin in straight sets.
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Returning from an injury layoff, Ben Shelton loses opening match at the Shanghai Masters
Sixth-seeded Ben Shelton, who hadn’t played since suffering a left shoulder injury at the U.S. Open, was beaten 6-2, 6-4 by David Goffin in a second-round match at the Shanghai Masters.
Returning from injury, Ben Shelton loses opening match at Shanghai Masters
SHANGHAI — Sixth-seeded Ben Shelton, who hadn’t played since suffering a left shoulder injury at the U.S. Open, was beaten 6-2, 6-4 by David Goffin on Friday in a second-round match at the Shanghai Masters. Goffin broke Shelton’s serve not long after play resumed after a short rain suspension. Earlier in the week, Shelton said that despite the five-week layoff, he still hoped to qualify for the ATP Finals in Turin, Italy, beginning Nov. 9. Shelt…
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