Ben Shelton, Zverev and Stuttgart
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After defeating Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-4 in the quarterfinals at the Stuttgart Open, tennis phenom Ben Shelton has claimed Top 10 status for the first time in his career.
For the first time in the ATP Rankings, there are now six players born in the 2000s, led by Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The world No. 1 and No. 2 have been the protagonists of recent seasons – sharing the last six Grand Slams and maintaining a significant points difference over their pursuers.
Top seed and home favourite Alexander Zverev beat Brandon Nakashima 7-5 6-4 to advance to the semi-finals of the Stuttgart Open on Friday while Americans Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton also reached the last four.