Raphael Collignon Upsets Ben Shelton to Enter French Open Third Round
Collignon shocks Shelton to reach French Open third round
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Belgium's Raphael Collignon achieved a remarkable upset by defeating world number five Ben Shelton 7-5, 6-4, 6-4 at the French Open, marking his first advancement to the third round. He will next face Matteo Arnaldi from Italy.
- 01Raphael Collignon won against Ben Shelton with scores of 7-5, 6-4, 6-4.
- 02This victory marks Collignon's first progression to the third round of the French Open.
- 03Collignon broke Shelton's serve at crucial moments throughout the match.
- 04The match lasted just over two hours, showcasing Collignon's composure under pressure.
- 05Collignon will compete against Matteo Arnaldi in the next round.
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In a surprising turn of events at the French Open, Belgium's Raphael Collignon defeated American tennis star Ben Shelton, currently ranked fifth in the world, with a score of 7-5, 6-4, 6-4. This victory marks a significant milestone for Collignon, as it is his first time advancing to the third round of the tournament. The match, held at Roland Garros, saw Collignon display exceptional skill and composure, particularly in his return game, which was crucial against Shelton's powerful serve. The 24-year-old Belgian managed to break Shelton's serve at pivotal moments in each set, ultimately securing the win in just over two hours. After the match, Collignon expressed his strategy, emphasizing the importance of focusing on his own service game while capitalizing on opportunities to break Shelton's serve. He will now face Italy's Matteo Arnaldi in the next round, as he aims to continue his impressive run in this prestigious tournament.
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