Ben Shelton has advocated for the Atlanta Open to follow the Mexican Open’s match schedule.
Compared to other international tournaments, the ATP 500 event in Acapulco often starts its matches late at night, at approximately 5:30 p.m. local time. In addition to assisting players in avoiding using the courts during hot days, it has resulted in more spectators attending the stadium.
Shelton, who is participating in Mexico right now, encouraged the ATP 250 event in Atlanta to adopt the same schedule as Acapulco on social media. Additionally, he compared his remarks to Andy Murray’s ‘unpopular opinion’ on the South American Masters being added to the ATP Tour schedule.
Shelton wrote in his Instagram stories: “Hot take, like Andy Murray. Unpopular opinion: a tournament like Atlanta in the summer should only have night matches like they do in Acapulco, stadium here is always packed, as are a few other tournaments. It would be better for the fans for sure and probably end up with bigger crowds.”
The young American also mentioned how hot it feels in Atlanta in July, where the tournament is often held. He added: “Daytime in ATL in July is unbearable.”
Shelton in Acapulco, ranking, and results in 2024
At the moment ranked no.17, Shelton has a composed 7-4 win-loss record in 2024. Ben is now having a run in Acapulco where he overcame the world no.41 Daniel Evans 2-6 7-5 7-65.
Ben Shelton will come up against the world no.42 Matteo Arnaldi in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 8:30 pm on GRANDSTAND. They have never competed against each other till now in top events.
Shelton is scheduled to play next in Indian Wells (BNP Paribas Open). He will start the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 4th of March.
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