ATP Washington 2024: Shelton suffers, but advances towards the American showdown

The top seeds of the ATP Washington are not having easy debuts, as Ben Shelton needed three sets to defeat Radu Albot 6-4 6(5)-7 6-3. The Romanian put up a tough fight, leveling the match after a tiebreak that only motivated Shelton to end his opponent's surge. Now, the American will face his compatriot, Ben Shelton, to reach the quarterfinals of the local tournament.

Day's Results

• A.Michelsen d. [Q] M.Bellucci 63 76(1)
• [WC] A.Rublev d. L.Van Assche 46 63 64
• [WC] A.Davidovich d. [Q] M.Krueger 36 76(3) 64
• S.Hong d. K.Khachanov 62 64
• T.Kokkinakis d. A.Vukic 64 76(4)
• G.Mpetshi Perricard d. E.Ruusuvuori 76(6) 76(6)
• J.Thompson d. [WC] R.Opelka 64 63
• F.Cobolli d. D.Goffin 76(4) 63
• A.Rinderknech d. J.Shang 23 [RET]
• A.Kovacevic d. R.Carballés 76(4) 76(3)

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