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Wimbledon 2026 Result
Ben Shelton
USA · Left-handed
Seed
No. 4
Status
Eliminated
Ranking
World No. 5 · ATP
Ben Shelton’s Wimbledon 2026 is over after the No. 4 seed was knocked out in the first round on Day 2, Finland’s Otto Virtanen saving a match point to win 11-9 in the deciding-set tie-break. Attention now turns to Shelton’s next event on the grass and hard-court swing.
The Fixture
Next Tournament
| Event | Wimbledon 2026 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 29 Jun - 12 Jul 2026 |
| Surface | Grass |
| Category | Grand Slam |
| Venue | All England Club, London |
What's Next
Ben's Upcoming Schedule
| Tournament | Dates | Surface | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Open | 1-13 Aug 2026 | Hard | Masters 1000 |
| Cincinnati Open | 11-23 Aug 2026 | Hard | Masters 1000 |
| US Open | 30 Aug-13 Sep 2026 | Hard | Grand Slam |
| Shanghai Masters | 7-18 Oct 2026 | Hard | Masters 1000 |
| Paris Masters | 31 Oct-8 Nov 2026 | Hard (i) | Masters 1000 |
| Nitto ATP Finals | 15-22 Nov 2026 | Hard (i) | Season Finale |
Form Guide
Ben's Recent Form
Ben's most recent results: Stuttgart Open 2026 (Champion); Canadian Open (Toronto) 2025 (Champion); Australian Open 2025 (Semi-final).
| Stuttgart Open 2026 | Championdef. Taylor Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 for his first grass-court title |
|---|---|
| Canadian Open (Toronto) 2025 | Championdef. Karen Khachanov in the final for his first Masters 1000 title |
| Australian Open 2025 | Semi-finalsecond career Grand Slam semi-final |
Ranking & Seeding
Ben's Ranking
Ben Shelton enters Wimbledon 2026 as the No. 4 seed, currently World No. 5 · ATP.
Live
How to Watch Ben Shelton Live
Shelton is out of Wimbledon 2026; his next tour stop will be confirmed as the summer swing schedule progresses.
FAQ
Ben Shelton Next Match FAQs
Is Ben Shelton still in Wimbledon 2026?
No. Shelton, the No. 4 seed, lost his first-round match to Otto Virtanen 11-9 in the deciding-set tie-break on Day 2, saving a match point along the way for the Finn.
What's next for Ben Shelton after Wimbledon?
Shelton turns his attention to the rest of the grass and hard-court summer swing following his early exit.