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Ben Shelton Stunned by Arthur Gea at Shanghai Masters
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THE BRIEF
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France's world number 56 Arthur Gea pulled off a career-best win by defeating third-seeded American Ben Shelton 7-6 (7-5), 7-6 (7-3) in the Shanghai Masters third round.
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Shelton attributed the loss to fitness concerns and jet lag after skipping the Japan Open following his US Open final defeat last month.
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Top seed Alexander Zverev advanced to the last 16 by overcoming France's Quentin Halys in a three-set match to close in on the world number one ranking.