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06/14 09:43 CDT Shelton beats Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in Stuttgart for first title
on grass
Shelton beats Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in Stuttgart for first title on grass
STUTTGART, Germany (AP) --- Ben Shelton defeated defending champion Taylor
Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in an all-American final to win the Stuttgart Open on
Sunday.
The 23-year-old Shelton saved nine of the 11 break points he faced to win his
first title on grass. He saved two match points in his semi-final win over Jiri
Lehecka.
It's the No. 5-ranked Shelton's sixth career title and his third of the season
after wins in Munich and Dallas in April and February, respectively. Shelton
also defeated Fritz in the Dallas decider.
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