Ben Shelton wins first grass title at Boss Open in Stuttgart
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 2:25 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Ben Shelton secured his first title on grass at the Boss Open in Stuttgart, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-4, 2-6, 6-4 in the final on June 14. Shelton entered the tournament as the top seed and faced a challenging path, winning his prior matches in tightly contested matches, including a semifinal against Jiří Lehečka. Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and others celebrated his victory on social media. Shelton's win marks his third title of the season and adds to his accomplishments across various surfaces. He will next compete at the ATP 500 event in Halle, facing Nick Kyrgios in the first round.
- •Shelton wins his first grass tournament at the Boss Open.
- •He is now the third champion of 2026, with titles on all surfaces.
- •Shelton defeated defending champion Taylor Fritz in the final.
- •His path included three matches that went to final sets.
- •Next, he competes in Halle against Nick Kyrgios.
- 2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Coco Gauff and Others Join Ben Shelton’s Sister and Trinity Rodman in Reacting to His Stuttgart Win
"Ben Shelton’s grass swing is off to an excellent start. The 23-year-old clinched his third title of 2026 and his first-ever title on grass, dethroning his compatriot, Taylor Fritz, in Sunday’s Boss Open final in Stuttgart.
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