World No. 13 Ben Shelton has spoken about his progress into the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain. In a challenging second-round encounter, the American secured a determined comeback victory against Mariano Navone of Argentina with a final score of 4/6, 7/6(5), 6/3.
“Step by step. Match by match. I’m trying to feel more comfortable and learn something every day,” Shelton commented after the match. “I`ve played on many clay courts this season, and whether I win or lose, I learn. I`m simply enjoying this experience here in Europe. I feel I’m doing things right and not getting overly frustrated by the small details. I understand that on clay, you don`t have to be perfect, but you certainly need to be tough and resilient.”
The 22-year-old American is scheduled to play against Czech player Jakub Mensik in his next match.
