Mannarino Advances to US Open Last 16 After Shelton Retires With Shoulder Injury

At the 2025 US Open, Taylor Fritz advanced to the fourth round with a hard-fought four-set victory over Swiss qualifier Jerome Kym, delivering a much-needed boost for American tennis following the early exits of other U.S. contenders. Meanwhile, Ben Shelton, the No. 6 seed and a 2023 US Open semifinalist, faced a heartbreaking retirement due to a left shoulder injury during his third-round match against French veteran Adrian Mannarino. Shelton battled through pain and fought valiantly but was ultimately forced to quit after four sets, with Mannarino advancing to the fourth round. Mannarino, 37, expressed sympathy for Shelton, acknowledging that Shelton was likely to have won had he not been injured. Fritz will next face Czech Tomas Machac, while Mannarino is set to play Jiri Lehecka for a quarterfinal spot. Shelton's injury marks a significant setback in what has been a standout season for the young American.