Shelton Advances at US Open After Shaky Start Against Griekspoor
Ben Shelton is favored by DraftKings Sportsbook as he opens against Tallon Griekspoor after winning 33 of 46 matches in 2026.
- On Monday night, American Ben Shelton faces Tallon Griekspoor in a first-round US Open match at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, marking their first career meeting.
- Shelton enters the tournament with a 33-13 record this season and claimed the National Bank Open title, winning 91 percent of his service games on hard surfaces in 2026.
- Griekspoor has suffered first-round exits at both the French Open and Wimbledon this year, advancing past the first round only once in his last seven Grand Slam appearances.
- While Shelton reached the US Open semifinals in 2023, he exited in the third round last year; Griekspoor has recorded three first-round exits at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
- DraftKings lists Shelton as the favorite with odds favoring a straight-sets victory, as he seeks to improve his Grand Slam performance after reaching only one quarterfinal this year.
21 Articles
21 Articles
Tennis-Shelton advances at US Open after shaky start against Griekspoor - Regional Media News
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Eighth seed Ben Shelton recovered from a shaky start to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Shelton, who is looking to become the first [...]
Tennis-Shelton advances at US Open after shaky start against Griekspoor
By Janina Nuno Rios NEW YORK, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Eighth seed Ben Shelton recovered from a shaky start to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday. Shelton, who is looking to become the first American man...
Channel News Asia
PressNewsAgencyShelton advances at US Open after shaky start against Griekspoor
NEW YORK, Aug 31 : Eighth seed Ben Shelton recovered from a shaky start to beat Tallon Griekspoor 1-6 6-1 7-6(3) 6-2 in the first round of the U.S. Open on Monday.Shelton, who is looking to become the first American man to win the title since 2003, has endured a disappointing run in this year's Grand Slams bu
Tallon Griekspoor has been eliminated in the first round of the US Open. The best Dutch tennis player lost in New York in four sets (1-6 6-1 7-6 6-2) to American Ben Shelton, the world number 9.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 43% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
