Ben Shelton of the United States hits a return during the men's singles 3rd round match against Valentin Vacherot of Monaco at the Australian Open 2026 tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Ben Shelton of the United States celebrates after winning the men's singles 3rd round match against Valentin Vacherot of Monaco at the Australian Open 2026 tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Valentin Vacherot of Monaco celebrates after scoring during the men's singles 3rd round match against Ben Shelton of the United States at the Australian Open 2026 tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Valentin Vacherot of Monaco hits a return during the men's singles 3rd round match against Ben Shelton of the United States at the Australian Open 2026 tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Ben Shelton of the United States hits a return during the men's singles 3rd round match against Valentin Vacherot of Monaco at the Australian Open 2026 tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Valentin Vacherot of Monaco leaves the court after the men's singles 3rd round match against Ben Shelton of the United States at the Australian Open 2026 tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Valentin Vacherot of Monaco hits a return during the men's singles 3rd round match against Ben Shelton of the United States at the Australian Open 2026 tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)

Ben Shelton of the United States interacts with the audience after winning the men's singles 3rd round match against Valentin Vacherot of Monaco at the Australian Open 2026 tennis tournament in Melbourne, Australia, Jan. 24, 2026. (Xinhua/Ma Ping)