Top-seeded Ben Shelton secured a spot in his first clay court quarterfinal on the ATP tour after a hard-fought victory over Zizou Bergs at the U.S. Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston. Shelton's triumph came in a three-set battle, with scores of 3-6, 6-4, 6-3, setting up a quarterfinal clash against American Brandon Nakashima.
Reflecting on his win, Shelton expressed his joy at overcoming a challenging opponent, describing the match as a lengthy one. Despite the expectations that come with being the top seed, Shelton emphasized his focus on competition rather than external pressures, stating that he does not dwell on his seeding or check the draw extensively.
