Ben Shelton Comes Back to Beat Tallon Griekspoor at 2026 US Open

 


American tennis star Ben Shelton made a strong comeback at the 2026 US Open, overcoming a difficult start to defeat Tallon Griekspoor in four sets at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Shelton, the No. 8 seed, lost the opening set 6-1 as Griekspoor took early control. The American then changed the momentum of the match and responded with a 6-1 second set. 

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The third set became much closer, with both players holding their serve. Shelton eventually won the tiebreak 7-3, giving him a two-sets-to-one advantage.

In the fourth set, Shelton quickly took control and finished the match 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2. 

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Shelton's Strong Comeback

The match was an important test for Shelton after his difficult opening set. He settled down, improved his serving and reduced his errors as the match progressed.

The victory continues a strong year for the 23-year-old American. Shelton arrived in New York after successfully defending his Canadian Open title earlier in August. 

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What's Next for Shelton?

Shelton has now advanced to the second round of the US Open, where he will face Poland's Hubert Hurkacz. 

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The American will be hoping to make a deep run in New York after reaching the US Open semifinals in 2023.

Bottom Line

Ben Shelton's opening-round victory showed his ability to recover from a difficult start and maintain his composure on one of tennis's biggest stages.

Final score: Shelton def. Griekspoor 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2

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