Ben Shelton, ranked No. 9 in the ATP standings, has decided not to participate in this year’s Mexican Open to focus on his physical well-being. The tournament organizers in Acapulco revealed that Shelton, who has previously competed in Acapulco three times, is experiencing quadriceps discomfort, leading to his withdrawal from the event. In 2024, Shelton’s best performance in Acapulco was reaching the quarter-finals before losing to Casper Ruud in a three-set match.
The 23-year-old tennis player recently clinched the title in Dallas by defeating Taylor Fritz and securing his first title of the season along with his fourth ATP Tour title. Shelton has had a successful start to his 2026 season, reaching the quarter-finals in Auckland and the Australian Open before claiming victory in Dallas. His current season record stands at 10 wins and 2 losses.
In a thrilling match, the American No. 1 fought back from a set down to win 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, securing his second ATP 500 trophy. Shelton’s victory over Fritz marked his 11th win out of 15 deciding-set matches since the start of 2025, including nine victories after losing the first set, as reported by ATP. After the intense win, Shelton expressed his gratitude, acknowledging the tough battle against Fritz and crediting his team’s hard work for the success.
