Wimbledon 2026 results: Top American men's seed Ben Shelton ousted in opening round by Otto Virtanen

Ben Shelton, the top American men's seed at Wimbledon 2026, was eliminated in the first round by Finland's Otto Virtanen, marking a shocking early exit at a Grand Slam. This represents the second stunning early-round defeat for Shelton at a major tournament in 2026. The result is a significant upset given Shelton's seeding and status as the leading American men's contender at the event.