Ben Shelton's Weather Woes in Auckland

Ben Shelton kicked off his 2026 season with a bang, winning his first match against Francisco Comesana. This victory was a big deal because he had to skip the US Open last year due to an injury. It seemed like he was back on track, but then the weather in Auckland had other plans. The ASB Classic tournament in Auckland faced some serious weather issues. Thunderstorms and heavy rain caused major disruptions. Ben Shelton's quarterfinal match against Sebastian Baez was stopped when the score was 5-7, 1-0 in favor of Baez. The rain and thunder made it impossible to continue playing.It wasn't just Shelton's match that was affected. Other quarterfinal matches were also halted. Eliot Spizzirri's match against Fábián Marozsán was stopped on Court 1. Marozsán was leading 5-4 at 30-30 in the first set. On the Grandstand, Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard was supposed to face Jakub Mensik, but their match never even started. The officials decided it was too dangerous to play. This isn't the first time Auckland has had weather problems during tennis tournaments. It's a common issue that players and organizers have to deal with. The question is, how can they make sure the tournament runs smoothly despite the unpredictable weather? Ben Shelton has shown he can handle tough situations, both on and off the court. His performance this year will be interesting to watch, especially if the weather keeps causing problems. It's a test of his resilience and adaptability.