Ben Shelton moves on to third round at US Open after overcoming ‘tall task’ vs. Hubert Hurkacz


NEW YORK — Ben Shelton’s second-round matchup of the US Open posed as a bit more of a challenge than the first. Still, the top-ranked American defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-3, 5-7, 7-6 (7), 7-5 inside Arthur Ashe Stadium on Wednesday afternoon. The duel lasted three hours and 24 minutes following a 32-minute first set in which the American cruised on the success of his first serve. Shelton’s …
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