Ben Shelton captures BOSS Open title, trophy draws criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:57 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Ben Shelton won the BOSS Open in Stuttgart on June 15, defeating Taylor Fritz. This victory marked Shelton's third singles title of the year, showing his versatility on all three surfaces ahead of Wimbledon. Despite the win, the BOSS Open trophy sparked considerable negative attention due to its awkward design, which some likened to a paperweight. Shelton's triumph adds to his momentum as he prepares for the upcoming Wimbledon tournament.
- •Shelton defeats Fritz to win the BOSS Open on June 15.
- •It is Shelton's third singles title this year.
- •The trophy's design has been widely criticized by fans.
- •Shelton aims to carry this momentum into Wimbledon.
- 1:57 AMYahoo Sports — Ben Shelton’s BOSS Open trophy attracted attention for all the wrong reasons
"Ben Shelton, with the encouragement of his good luck charm and girlfriend Trinity Rodman, won the BOSS Open on Sunday. It was a big win for many reasons. First, he defeated Taylor Fritz, his biggest American rival and the BOSS…
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