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Arthur Gea Stuns Ben Shelton in Shanghai Masters Third Round
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CNBC TV18•11-10-2026, 17:41
Arthur Gea Stuns Ben Shelton in Shanghai Masters Third Round
- •US Open finalist Ben Shelton suffered a shock 7-6(5) 7-6(3) defeat to France's Arthur Gea in the third round of the Shanghai Masters.
- •Shelton admitted he was outplayed and cited a lack of preparation and recent fitness concerns following his absence since September.
- •Arthur Gea secured his first-ever victory against a top-10 player, expressing confidence and readiness before the match.
- •Gea advances to the next round to face either Jakub Mensik or Francisco Cerundolo.
- •Shelton remains focused on finishing his 2026 campaign strongly at the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin.
Key Questions Answered
France's Arthur Gea defeated world number four Ben Shelton in straight sets, 7-6(5) 7-6(3), marking Gea's first career victory over a top-10 player.
Shelton admitted he was simply outplayed by his opponent and noted that his lack of recent match play, physical readiness, and lingering jet lag impacted his performance.
Shelton is focused on preparing for the upcoming ATP Finals in Turin next month, where he hopes to finish his year on a high note across his final three tournaments.
