Shelton survives tie-break thriller to meet Fritz in Stuttgart final
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Ben Shelton overcame two match points in an intense triple tie-breaker to reach the final of the Stuttgart Open, where he will face Taylor Fritz. Shelton's semi-final victory against Czech Jiri Lehecka was highly competitive, showcasing exceptional tennis skill.
Ben Shelton saved two match points in a triple tie-break thriller on Saturday to face fellow American title holder Taylor Fritz in the final of the Stuttgart Open grass court tournament. Top seed Shelton came through his semi-final 6-7 (4-7), 7-6 (16-14), 7-6 (8-6) against Czech Jiri Lehecka.