Shelton survives Hurkacz scare at US Open
Ben Shelton edged Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 5-7, 7-6(3), 7-5 in the second round of the US Open after opening his campaign on Monday, August 31 with a 1-6, 6-1, 7-6(3), 6-2 victory over Tallon Griekspoor.
Celebration draws criticism
After closing out the tight match with Hurkacz, Shelton celebrated with a loud scream. That reaction prompted social media ridicule: one X user wrote “Acting like he won a Slam,” while another called Shelton’s behaviour “embarrassing,” and further tennis fans chimed in with similar responses.
Next up: Shapovalov
Shelton will face Canada’s Denis Shapovalov in the third round. Shapovalov reached this stage after victories over Miomir Kecmanovic and Luca Van Assche.
Head-to-head
- Shelton and Shapovalov have met four times, with Shelton winning all four encounters.
- Their most recent meeting occurred in 2026 at the Dallas Open, a 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(4) win for Shelton.
The pair are expected to play on Friday, September 4.
Sealed with a SCREAM 😤
Ben Shelton reaches the US Open third round for the fourth consecutive year! pic.twitter.com/4bYtWqDaM1
— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 2, 2026
ATP U.S. Open - Ben Shelton's projected path
Shelton at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2026
Now the world no.9, Ben owns a compiled 35-13 record in 2026. Ben is competing at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.56 Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 and the world no.47 Hubert Hurkacz 6-3 5-7 7-6(3) 7-5.
Ben Shelton will fight against the world no.48 Denis Shapovalov in the 3rd round. Their record is 4-0 for Shelton.
The American conquered 4 titles in 2026 in Dallas, Munich, Stuttgart and Montreal.
The American won 7 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts, 1 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
