Ben Shelton downs Denis Shapovalov in lefty battle at 2026 US Open

Ben Shelton defeated Denis Shapovalov in an all-lefthander matchup at the 2026 US Open, advancing to the next round of the tournament. The match featured two of the most powerful left-handed servers on the tour, with Shelton ultimately prevailing in what was expected to be a closely contested affair. The victory continues Shelton's strong run at Flushing Meadows as he looks to make a deep run at the Grand Slam event.