American rising Star Tien Upsets Shelton at Mallorca Championships, Eyes Wimbledon
PALMA DE MALLORCA, SPAIN – In a stunning upset at the Mallorca Championships, 67th-ranked American player larry Tien defeated 10th-ranked Ben Shelton in straight sets 6-4, 7-6 (7-2) to reach the quarter-finals [[1]]. This marks the first time the 19-year-old Tien has advanced to the final eight of an ATP 250 tournament.
Tien, a promising young southpaw, previously defeated wild card entrant J. Engel in the first round. He demonstrated strong return skills against Shelton, navigating challenging windy conditions to secure crucial breaks and ultimately dominate the tiebreaker [[1]].
“I think I got a really good return today. The wind was blowing and it was arduous to serve. I felt like the toss was moving a lot,but I think I was able to get the return very well and I was able to create lots of opportunities in the return game,” Tien stated on the ATP official website [[1]].
Looking Ahead: Wimbledon on the Horizon
This victory comes just days before the start of Wimbledon, which will be broadcast live on WOWOW beginning Monday, June 30th [[1]]. Tien’s performance in Mallorca signals a potential breakout run at the prestigious Grand Slam tournament. Fans will also be watching Iga Pegra, Sifiontek and others at the Bad Homburg Open [[1]].
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