Ben Shelton secured his 43rd victory of the 2026 season on Thursday, defeating France's Arthur Rinderknech in the round of 16 at the Paris Masters to reach the quarterfinals. The American's season-best win total propels him into the last eight alongside compatriot Taylor Fritz and Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.
Fritz advanced with a straight-sets win over Frenchman Arthur Fils earlier in the day. The matches took place in Nanterre, just outside Paris, as the ATP Masters 1000 event continues its second week.
Shelton, coached by his father Bryan Shelton, will next face a quarterfinal opponent to be determined. The 22-year-old American continues his breakthrough campaign on the European indoor hard-court swing.
