Ben Shelton Set to Face Daniel Altmaier in Second Round at Rolex Shanghai Masters

Ben Shelton will compete against Daniel Altmaier in the second round of the Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 9, 2026. Shelton, representing the USA, has a head-to-head record of 0-1 against Germany’s Altmaier since 2022.

In his recent performances, Shelton has recorded three wins and two losses. His latest match took place on October 7, 2026, at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, where he received a bye in the first round. Prior to this event, Shelton reached the final of the US Open on September 13, 2026, losing to Alexander Zverev with a score of 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 2-6.

Altmaier has had a mixed results recently, with two wins and three losses in his last five matches. He won his first-round match at the Rolex Shanghai Masters on October 7, 2026, against Holger Rune, winning in straight sets, 1-6, 7-6, 6-4. Earlier, he faced a first-round exit at the US Open on September 2, 2026, losing to Zachary Svajda.