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Gea Stuns Shelton in Shanghai Masters Debut
Arthur Gea defeats Ben Shelton to reach Shanghai last 16 on Masters 1000 debut.
In brief
Arthur Gea defeats Ben Shelton to reach Shanghai last 16 on Masters 1000 debut. Arthur Gea, a 21-year-old French tennis player, beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) to earn his first Top 10 win and advance to the Shanghai Masters last 16 on his Masters 1000 debut. Originally reported by Tennis Majors.
Gea beats Shelton in Shanghai Masters
Arthur Gea, 21, reached Shanghai last 16 on his Masters 1000 debut after defeating Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3).
First Top 10 Win for Gea
Gea earned his first Top 10 win on his Masters 1000 debut, stopping Shelton from qualifying for ATP Finals.
Shelton's ATP Finals Qualification
Shelton, world No. 4, would have qualified for ATP Finals but now waits to join Zverev and Alcaraz among qualifiers.
Match Statistics
Gea won 75 percent of first-serve points to Shelton's 63 percent and took 90 of 169 points played.
Gea's Fast Rise
Gea started season at No. 241, won first ATP Tour title in Los Cabos, and is now 12-2 at Tour level since July.
Next Match for Gea
Gea will face Francisco Cerundolo or Jakub Mensik in Shanghai Masters last 16.
The key point
Arthur Gea, a 21-year-old French tennis player, beat Ben Shelton 7-6 (5), 7-6 (3) to earn his first Top 10 win and advance to the Shanghai Masters last 16 on his Masters 1000 debut.
