Ben Shelton will face Valentin Vacherot in the next round of the 2026 Australian Open, who caused a major upset a few months ago in Shanghai. This was the reflection of the American player in the press conference regarding the case of the Monegasque: "It shows that tennis is very mental, and the difference in level between those playing Challengers and the best in the world is not enormous. It doesn't surprise me to see him among the top 100 with great results on the tour. He has many weapons, is in great physical shape, and is a tough competitor."
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