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Ben Shelton def. Casper Ruud — Round of 16, Australian Open 2026

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Australian Open 2026

Grand SlamHardMelbourne, Australia

Played26 Jan 2026

Rounds
  1. R128
  2. R64
  3. R32
  4. R16
  5. QF
  6. Semifinal
  7. Final

🇺🇸ranked ATP number 8 going into this drawWon

Ben Shelton seeded 8 3 6 6 6

🇳🇴ranked ATP number 13 going into this draw

Casper Ruud seeded 12 6 4 3 4

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What this match is worth

Points earned

Shelton +400Ruud +200

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Head to head

1-1

What decided it

  • Shelton broke 3 times from 11 chances, Ruud 1 from 3
  • Ruud won 61% behind his second serve, Shelton 73%
  • Shelton came back from a set down
  • 14 aces and 4 double faults from Shelton