Ben Shelton, raised under the sun-drenched skies of Atlanta and Gainesville, has been globe-trotting across surfaces, from a clay-court final in Hamburg to a deep grass-court run at Wimbledon. Now back on North American hard courts, he’s blazing through the summer swing, first in D.C. and now storming into the Canadian Open quarterfinals. But his R16 wasn’t just about firepower; it ended with serious heat. After a gripping contest, emotions flared as Shelton found himself in a fiery net exchange that added extra drama to the Canadian Open thriller, proving once again that Shelton’s rise isn’t just about talent, it’s about edge.
It looked like Ben Shelton would have to delay his milestone 100th tour-level win after trailing 3-5 in the deciding set against Flavio Cobolli under the lights at the National Bank Open. The American, who hadn’t seen a break point since the opener, roared back with ruthless precision and clinched a dramatic 6-4, 4-6, 7-6(1) victory in a fiery finish.
But the drama didn’t end there. As the tension from the three-set thriller spilled over, a heated exchange at the net ignited sparks between the two, casting a competitive flame across the Canadian Open. With emotions running high and adrenaline surging, Shelton’s milestone moment turned into a headline-grabbing showdown that lit up the night in Toronto.
Right after the match, tensions flared as Ben Shelton and Flavio Cobolli shared a prolonged, animated exchange at the net. The Italian seemed visibly frustrated with Shelton’s on-court demeanor, sparking whispers of a brewing rivalry. Though the exact trigger remains unclear, fans picked up Cobolli’s pointed remark: “Not always with you.” Whatever happened, it left a bitter aftertaste, turning Shelton’s triumph into a headline-grabbing clash full of fire and mystery.
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