Ben Shelton shakes off 'rust,' wins first match of 2026 - ESPN
Eighth-ranked Ben Shelton "knocked off the rust" in his first match of 2026 with a 7-5, 6-4 win over Francisco Comesana in the ATP Tour event in Auckland, New Zealand.
www.espn.comHere’s a quick update on Ben Shelton and his recent titulos (titles).
- Ben Shelton won his fourth career title at the Dallas Open in February 2026, defeating Denis Shapovalov in the final after saving 3 championship points. This stands as his latest confirmed singles title to date.[2]
- Prior to 2026, he had also claimed titles on clay in 2024 and earlier in his career, establishing himself as a young American title winner across surfaces.[2]
- Recent activity in early 2026 included a strong Sydney/Auckland start and continued results that kept him among the top American players, with coverage noting his Australian Open and early-season form.[4][6]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of Shelton’s titles with dates, surfaces, and opponents, or pull up the most current official ATP stats for verification.
Citations:
- Shelton’s 2026 Dallas Open title and final details[2]
- 2024 clay-title context and US Open progress[2]
- Early-2026 forms and Grand Slam activity coverage[6][4]