Tight Battle Between Veteran and Rising Star

The stage was set for an enticing clash of styles in Dallas, Texas, as the experienced Frenchman Adrian Mannarino faced off against the promising American, world No.9 Ben Shelton, in the second round of the ATP 500 tournament. The match, played with a high level of intensity, lasted for 2 hours and 43 minutes.

First Set: Mannarino’s Perfect Serving Runs Out

The 37-year-old Mannarino, ranked 52nd in the world, started strongly, holding serve throughout the first set. However, his flawless serving record was eventually broken in the tie-break, leading to Shelton’s victory in the opening set, 7-6 (7/2).

Second Set: Frenchman Frustrates Shelton

Mannarino appeared on course to level the match, as he serving for the second set at 5-3. Despite holding set points at 6-5, he was unable to convert any of them, bringing the set to a tie-break. Shelton took control, winning it 7-4 to edge ahead 2-0 in sets.

Deciding Set: Mannarino’s Resilience Runs Dry

In the final set, Mannarino managed to break Shelton’s serve, but he was unable to hold onto his. Ultimately, it was Shelton who took the deciding set 6-3, securing his place in the next round.

The Frenchman offered a magnificent left-handed duel with the powerful Shelton during 2h43 of play.