Shelton -- a semifinalist at the 2023 U.S. Open and this year's Australian Open -- went 5-for-5 in saving break points while also winning 78.2 percent of his first-serve points (43 of 55). He brushed off 32 unforced errors and tried not to look too far ahead during his post-match interview.

Match recaps, and video highlights from American tennis stars Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz's first-round wins at the 2025 US Open.

Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton got their U.S. Open campaigns off to a confident start on Sunday, cruising into the second round as they bid to end a 22-year title drought for American men in New York.