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Shelton now has his spot in Turin

Fernando Murciego - 18 Oct 2026
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Ben Shelton qualifies fourth for the 2026 ATP Finals in Turin. Source: Getty

Ben Shelton will compete in the ATP Finals for the second consecutive season. The American has confirmed his qualification for the tournament that brings together the eight best players of the year after the final of the Masters 1000 in Shanghai, won by Alejandro Davidovich Fokina against Rafa Jódar, clarified the situation in the fight for the last available spots.

The result of the Chinese event had consequences beyond the title of the Málaga player. Davidovich's victory over the young player from Madrid changed the landscape of the qualification for Turin and allowed Shelton to mathematically secure his presence in the tournament that will close the season. The American will thus return to a competition where the best tennis players of the year gather.

A second chance at the masters' table

Shelton will compete in the ATP Finals for the second consecutive year, a reward for his consistency during a season in which he has continued to establish himself among the highlighted names of the men's circuit. The American, known for the power of his serve and his aggression, will have another opportunity to measure himself against the elite on one of the most demanding stages of the calendar.

Ben Shelton se clasifica para las ATP Finals 2026.

The ATP Finals will be held in Turin and will conclude the season with a format that pits the eight qualifiers against each other in a group stage before the semifinals and the final. For Shelton, qualifying also means the chance to improve upon his previous performance and show that he can compete head-to-head with the main title contenders.

While Davidovich celebrates the biggest triumph of his career and Jódar leaves Shanghai with invaluable experience, Shelton can already start preparing his trip to Italy. The Chinese final has left a champion, a runner-up, and one more piece of news: the American will again be among the chosen ones to compete in the last major tournament of the year.

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