Adrian Mannarino at the US Open 2025. Photo: Getty
A surreal scene unfolded at the US Open 2025 when Ben Shelton tearfully decided to withdraw from the tournament. The American announced he would not continue playing while Adrian Mannarino, his opponent, was in the bathroom during the set break. The Frenchman left the restroom, returned to the court to greet his rival, and then spoke into the court-side microphones: "I'm 37 years old, and it's the first time in my life I've won a match from the toilet," he said in an attempt to lighten the tense atmosphere left by Shelton.
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