India, Aug. 30 -- For the first time in his professional career, Ben Shelton was forced to retire in the middle of a tennis match. It was in heartbreaking circumstances, as a shoulder injury flared up for the big-serving southpaw while he was ahead in his third-round match against Adrian Mannarino. After the Frenchman had levelled things at two sets all, a clearly emotional and heartbroken Shelton had to take the decision to prioritise his health over this tournament.

It was a painful scene to watch as Shelton tried to keep away his tears, while his father and coach Bryan Shelton asked him to step away from this match. Shelton has enjoyed the best year of his career thus far in 2025, reaching the Australian Open semifinals, Wimbledon qua...