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When does Ben Shelton play next in the French Open 2024? Opponent, time, and date
Ben Shelton overcame Hugo Gaston in the first round of the French Open, sealing his place in round two.
Ben Shelton advanced to the second round of the French Open after beating Hugo Gaston in his tournament opener. The Atlanta native won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 on court 14, sending the Frenchman home.
Now, the second round awaits Shelton, who will have a huge challenge ahead of him if he wants to keep the positive run going.
Here’s all the information regarding Shelton’s next opponent...
Who is Ben Shelton playing against next in the French Open 2024?
The opponent who stands in the way for round two is the Japanese tennis player, Kei Nishikori. The 34-year-old beat Canadian Gabriel Diallo in his round one game by a score of 7-5, 7-6, 3-6, 1-6, 7-5 on Sunday.
With a total of 12 career titles, Nishikori has been a pro since 2007. He reached a career-high World number 4 spot back in 2015, although now he is down in the mid-300s. He reached the semi-final round of the US Open in both 2016 and 2018 and was the losing finalist of the same tournament in 2014, losing out to Marin Čilić.
When does Ben Shelton play next?
Shelton’s next game, against Nishikori, is set to start on Wednesday, May 29 at 12 a.m. ET. The winner will advance to the next round, and will play either Squire or Auger-Aliassime.
More tennis:
The French Open runs from Sunday, May 26, to Sunday, June 9 in the men’s and women’s categories.
The French Open’s 123rd edition is being held at Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. If you are in the US, you can watch the French Open on NBC, Tennis Channel, and Peacock. You can also watch the tournament live on FuboTV (free trial available).