Ben Shelton delighted spectators at the Boss Open in Stuttgart with a touching gesture before his quarterfinal match against Jiri Lehecka. As he approached the net for the coin toss, Shelton noticed a young girl standing nearby and offered her a friendly fist bump, leaving her visibly thrilled by the interaction.
The moment quickly gained attention, with fans praising Shelton for his kindness and approachability. Known for his engaging personality both on and off the court, the American star has built a reputation for connecting with supporters, especially young tennis enthusiasts.
Shelton went on to secure a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Lehecka, advancing to the semifinals while also celebrating his first-ever entry into the ATP Top 10 rankings. His growing success, combined with his ability to create memorable moments with fans, continues to make him one of the most exciting players to watch.
Shelton in Stuttgart, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.
12 (career-high), Shelton has managed to achieve a compiled 19-11 match record in 2025. Ben is currently playing in Stuttgart where he toppled the world no.132 Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-6(4) 7-5 and the world no.33 Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-4.Ben Shelton will take on the world no.3 Alexander Zverev in the semifinal on Saturday at 2:00 pm on CENTER COURT. Their record is 2-0
for Zverev.The American was the finalist in Munich (BMW Open).
Jiri Lehecka in 2025
At the moment ranked no.33, Jiri played his last match on the 13th of June when he capitulated to world no.12 Ben Shelton 6-4 6-4 in the quarter in Stuttgart (draw).
Currently, during this season Jiri has achieved a composed 20-12 match record. This year, Lehecka conquered 1 title in Brisbane.
Ben Shelton and Jiri Lehecka fought against each other only on 1 occasion. Their current head to head is 1-0 for Shelton.