Atlanta Open: Qualifier Shang upsets Shelton to reach last 16
The 18-year-old will face Japan’s Kei Nishikori in the next round
Juncheng Shang at the 2023 Miami Open
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Chinese qualifier Juncheng Shang advanced to the last 16 of the Atlanta Open by winning against American Ben Shelton, the No 6 seed, 6-4, 6-4 on Tuesday.
Shang, ranked No 156 in the world, will play Japanese Kei Nishikori next. The 18-year-old from China is a former world No 1 junior player and is now climbing up the ranks on the pro tour.
The Japanese player won his first ATP level match in two years on Tuesday with a straight sets win over Jordan Thompson.
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