Ben Shelton Exits Shanghai Masters After Early Loss to Arthur Gea

Ben Shelton has been eliminated from the Shanghai Masters following a surprise third-round defeat to French player Arthur Gea. The American, currently ranked fourth in the world, was the third seed in the tournament. The match ended with scores of 7-6(5), 7-6(3), marking Shelton as the first of the top seeds to exit the competition.

This loss comes shortly after Shelton gained significant attention for his performance at the US Open, where he reached the men's final. His relationship with soccer star Trinity Rodman has also been in the spotlight, particularly after she made a last-minute private jet trip to New York to support him during the final.

In related news, the tournament has seen other notable early exits, including a surprising second-round loss for Novak Djokovic, who was defeated by Hubert Hurkacz shortly after winning the China Open.