A peculiar scene unfolded at the Swiss Indoors as Ben Shelton and Andrey Rublev’s quarter-final match was delayed due to fog. Just before the match was to start, a cloud of mist filled the court, prompting the players to remain seated despite completing their warm-ups. Observers noticed the unusual haze, with commentator Peter Marcato remarking on the “dramatic” scene and its unexpected impact on play.
In a lighthearted attempt to resolve the issue, Shelton suggested using towels to disperse the fog, even demonstrating by waving his own towel around, sparking laughter and applause from the crowd. “He’s a doer, right?” co-commentator Robbie Koenig noted, appreciating Shelton’s initiative. Though the effort didn’t work, the display brought some humor to the unexpected delay.’
Halloween has come early in Basel 👻
Major props to you, @BenShelton for trying to clear the fog 😅#SwissIndoorsBasel pic.twitter.com/Vm13OUgnm9
— ATP Tour (@atptour) October 25, 2024
Ultimately, the chair umpire, Arnaud Gabas, informed fans that play would begin once the fog cleared. After an eight-minute wait, Shelton and Rublev finally took to the court, kicking off their much-anticipated match.
Shelton in Basel, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.23, Ben has an overall 40-23 record in 2024. Ben is playing at the moment in Basel where he managed to beat the world no.36 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3 6-4, the world no.169 Stan Wawrinka 7-6(2) 7-5 and the world no.7 Andrey Rublev 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4.
Ben Shelton will compete against the world no.20 Arthur Fils in the semifinal on Saturday at 3:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their record is 1-1.
Shelton clinched 1 title in 2024 in Houston.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
Shelton in Basel, ranking, and results in 2024
Ranked world no.23, Shelton owns a 40-23 match record in 2024. Shelton is playing in Basel where he conquered the world no.36 Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-3 6-4, the world no.169 Stan Wawrinka 7-6(2) 7-5 and the world no.7 Andrey Rublev 7-5 6-7(3) 6-4.
Ben Shelton will play the world no.20 Arthur Fils in the semifinal on Saturday at 3:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their actual record is 1-1.
Shelton conquered 1 title in 2024 in Houston.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 28th of October.
