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Ben Shelton exits Cincinnati Open after upset by Jaime Faria

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 11:16 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Ben Shelton exits Cincinnati Open after upset by Jaime Faria

Summary

Ben Shelton was eliminated in the second round of the Cincinnati Open on August 16, losing to Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria 6-4, 6-4. Following his triumph at the Canadian Open, Shelton was a top contender but struggled to maintain intensity during the match. After an early lead in the second set, Shelton faltered, allowing Faria to find his rhythm and secure a straight-sets victory. With this exit, Shelton has time to recover ahead of the upcoming US Open.

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Status Watch

•Shelton lost to Jaime Faria in straight sets.
•Faria achieved his first Top-10 victory with this win.
•Shelton had momentum after winning the Canadian Open.
•Faria will face Adam Walton in the next round.
•Shelton's next major event is the US Open.

Latest Updates

11:16 AMYahoo Sports — “Ben Shelton Looked Tired”; “Thanks To Horrible Scheduling” – Fans React As Canadian Open Champ Suffers Shocking Cincinnati 2R Exit

What they're saying

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The Lindner Family Tennis Center witnessed an epic upset on Sunday when Ben Shelton fell to Portuguese qualifier Jaime Faria in the second round of the Cincinnati Open. Fans have lambasted the reigning Canadian Open champion for failing to make consecutive deep runs at Masters 1000 events.
— Yahoo Sports

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