Archive · 26 May 2025
Ben Shelton Wins Thrilling Five-Setter at French Open 2025
Ben Shelton, a young American tennis player, had a tough match at the French Open.
He played against Lorenzo Sonego and lost the first two sets, but made an amazing comeback to win.
This match was at a special court for the first time.
Shelton had played against Sonego before and lost.
Another American player, Frances Tiafoe, also won his match, making it his 50th win in major tennis events.
Both players are moving on to the next round.
This means they are doing well in the tournament and trying to win.
Shelton said the crowd was fantastic, and he will remember his match forever.
Ben Shelton defeated Lorenzo Sonego in a five-set match at the French Open 2025.
Shelton won with a score of 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
This was Shelton's first match on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
Shelton previously lost to Sonego in the 2023 French Open.
Frances Tiafoe secured his 50th Grand Slam win.
- Who
- Ben Shelton and Frances Tiafoe
- What
- Ben Shelton won against Lorenzo Sonego, and Frances Tiafoe won against Roman Safiullin.
- When
- May 25, 2025
- Where
- Philippe-Chatrier and Suzanne Lenglen courts at Roland Garros
- Why
- Shelton aimed to advance in the tournament and avenge a prior loss; Tiafoe aimed to advance in the tournament.
- Match Result (Shelton)
- Shelton defeated Sonego 6-4, 4-6, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2
- Match Result (Tiafoe)
- Tiafoe defeated Safiullin 6-4, 7-5, 6-4
- Shelton's Aces
- 15
- Tiafoe's Next Opponent
- Pablo Carreno Busta
- Tiafoe's Grand Slam Wins
- 50