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Arthur Gea beats Ben Shelton in the Shanghai Masters second round
Arthur Gea beat Ben Shelton 7-6, 7-6 in the Shanghai Masters’ second round in Shanghai.
Shelton, an American ranked fourth in the world and a US Open finalist, was one of the tournament’s leading players.
Both sets were close and decided by tiebreaks, where Gea came out ahead.
The 21-year-old Frenchman is ranked 56th, while Shelton is 23.
Shelton said Gea had played much better and that he had not adjusted to the time difference before arriving.
The loss ends Shelton’s tournament, while Gea advances to face Czech player Jakub Mensik in the round of 16.
Arthur Gea beat Ben Shelton in two tie-breaks to reach the Shanghai Masters round of 16.
The French player won 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) against the world number four.
Shelton was the tournament’s third seed and the first of the favourites to be eliminated.
Gea will face Czech player Jakub Mensik in the next round.
Shelton said jet lag and his body’s lack of readiness had affected him.
- Who
- Arthur Gea beat Ben Shelton.
- What
- Gea won their Shanghai Masters second-round match 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3).
- When
- 11 October 2026.
- Where
- The Qizhong central court in Shanghai.
- Why
- Gea won both sets in tie-breaks. Shelton said he had not arrived early enough to get over jet lag and that his body was not ready.
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He played much better than me, one hundred per cent. He completely outplayed me. I would have liked to get here earlier to get over the jet lag. My body wasn't ready. That's the tour sometimes.
Gea won the tie-break after the players were level through the set.
Gea won the tie-break to take the match in straight sets.
Gea was set to face Jakub Mensik, who had beaten Francisco Cerundolo.
- Match score
- Gea won 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3)
- Gea's ranking
- 56th in the world
- Shelton's seeding
- Third seed
- Next opponent
- Jakub Mensik
- Date
- 11 October 2026
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