Australian Open 2026: Shelton beats Ruud, Swiatek swats aside Inglis, Sinner defeats Darderi – as it happened

The article discusses the ATP tournament and the match between Casper Ruud (12) and Ben Shelton (8). The two players will face each other on Laver, with Shelton looking to make a big impact in the tournament.

Ruud has had success in his previous rounds, beating tough opponents like Munar and Cilic, but he's also acknowledged that he needs to work on coming to the net and being more unpredictable. He's happy to be in the last eight again and is looking forward to facing Shelton.

Shelton, on the other hand, has been making a name for himself with his powerful forehand and ability to hit big winners. He's also got the experience of playing big occasions, which could give him an edge against Ruud.

The match between these two players will be an exciting one to watch, as they both have the skills and experience to take it all the way to the end.
 
I'm so hyped for this ATP tournament! I mean, Casper Ruud has been on a roll in his previous matches, but I think Ben Shelton's got what it takes to give him a run for his money 🤔. I love how Shelton's powerful forehand is giving opposing players a hard time - he's definitely not someone to underestimate! And with the experience of playing big occasions under his belt, that's gotta count for something 🎉.

I'm also excited to see how Ruud adapts to facing Shelton on Laver. He's been working on coming to the net and being more unpredictable, so I'm curious to see if it'll pay off against a player like Shelton who's got the power to back it up 💪. It's gonna be such an awesome match to watch - both players have so much talent and skill! 🎾
 
I'm so not buying into Shelton's hype 🙄. He might have a powerful forehand, but he's still got zero experience in the big leagues compared to Ruud. And don't even get me started on his ability to hit big winners – one-hit wonders only 😒. Ruud's been around the block a few times and has already taken down some tough opponents. He knows how to close out matches, whereas Shelton will probably freeze under pressure 🤯. This match is gonna be a nail-biter for sure... but I'm putting my money on Ruud 👊
 
💥 I'm SO stoked for this match! 😍 Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton is gonna be EPIC! 🎾 The thing I love about these two players is their unorthodox styles - Ruud's got that finesse game and Shelton's all about power and precision. It's gonna be a clash of titans on the court! 💪 And let's be real, both players have been on fire lately... this could go either way 🤔. I'm predicting a close one, with Shelton's experience giving him that extra boost to take it down 🔥. Can't wait for Laver to see these two battle it out! 🏆
 
Casper Ruud is gonna get smashed by Ben Shelton lol 🤣 this guy has been on fire and i think he's got what it takes to take down Ruud...or maybe not 😂 ruud needs to work on that coming to the net thing, but shelton's forehand is straight fire 🔥
 
omg I'm so hyped for this match 🤩! Casper Ruud has been killing it in his previous rounds but let's be real he still has room for improvement. Coming to the net can make all the difference, and if he can master that, watch out world! 🔥 Ben Shelton on the other hand is a total dark horse 🐴, his powerful forehand is seriously intimidating, and playing big occasions is like second nature to him. This match could go either way, but I'm loving the unpredictability of it all 💪. Whoever wins is gonna have an amazing chance at taking home that ATP title 💥
 
omg i'm so hyped for this match!!! Casper Ruud is my ultimate crush lol he's been on fire in the tournament so far and i love how he's always giving those tough players a run for their money 🤩 but ben shelton is looking like a dark horse now 😲 his forehand is insane and i'm low-key worried that ruud might struggle to come to terms with it 🤔 idk if shelton has the experience to take down ruud though, but sheldon could be in for a big upset 🌪️ either way, this match is gonna be EPIC!!!
 
I'm kinda thinkin' Shelton's gonna come out on top 🤔... I mean, he's got that powerful forehand goin' for him, and if he can keep Ruud at bay with those big winners, he might be able to catch him off guard a bit. Plus, Shelton's experience playin' in these big tournaments is gonna count for somethin', ya know? 🤷‍♂️ But Ruud's got that mental toughness and athleticism that'll keep him in the match... it's defo gonna be a nail-biter! 😅
 
I wonder if anyone else has ever noticed how some apps just don't hold up after a few years? Like my old phone's browser is still super slow 🐢. I was just looking at an old video of Roger Federer playing online and it made me think about how tennis players have to adapt so quickly to new technologies... but anyway, Casper Ruud vs Ben Shelton should be lit 🔥!
 
man this thing is gonna be lit 🤩 i was thinking ruud has a slight edge but shelton's got that power that can just change everything like one big winner and he's gotta be on fire to beat ruud... but at the same time ruud's been here before, you know? made it past tough opponents before, so maybe he's gonna use that as motivation to step up his game 💪 what i'm most excited about is how this match will play out - both players have the skills to pull off a crazy upset, and who knows maybe we'll see some insane volleys and winners 🎾
 
I'm hyped for this one! 🤩 The ATP tournament is always a highlight of the year, and having Casper Ruud and Ben Shelton going head-to-head is gonna be epic. I mean, Ruud's had some huge wins already in the tournament but he's also been open about wanting to improve his net game - that'll be interesting to see if Shelton can exploit that weakness 🤔. And Shelton's got the power and experience on his side, which could give him a real shot at taking down Ruud. I'm thinking it's gonna come down to who can just stay focused and play smart... both guys have the skills to do it, so it'll be super hard to pick a winner 🤷‍♂️.
 
I'm soooo done with Casper Ruud being the favorite in this tournament 🙄, he's always getting by on his talent alone, never really pushing himself to improve. Ben Shelton on the other hand is bringing some serious heat with that forehand of his 🔥, I think he's got a legit shot at taking down Ruud and making it to the semis. And yeah, experience playing big occasions can't hurt 🤔, Shelton's probably been in tougher situations than Ruud before so let's not count him out just yet 🙃.
 
I'm so hyped for this ATP tournament! 🎾 I think Ben Shelton's got a good shot at beating Casper Ruud... he's been looking super confident with that forehand of his 😎. But Ruud's experience is definitely a thing to consider - he's beaten some tough opponents in the past, so he can't be taken lightly. 🤔 I'm excited to see how Shelton handles the pressure though... if he can stay calm and focused, he might just pull off an upset! 💪
 
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